I am a machine quilter but can totally relate to what you are asking. 1.) There are no quilt police
2) It's your quilt put whatever you like on it
3) Never rule out ANYTHING as a possible quilt design. I was in the section that has wall paper borders at Wal-Mart. I found a beautiful wall paper border that works up GORGEOUS on my quilts!
4) THERE ARE NO QUILT POLICE
Final rule
5) DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY AND NEVER RULE OUT ANYTHING AS A DESIGN.