hensandhollyhocks

Hi! I am new to the Quilting Board and to quilting. I am attempting to piece my first quilt (a wallhanging) and am already questioning myself?! I have been a nervous wreck just cutting the pieces out! Any suggestions on this piece? You won't hurt my feelings. A few of my main questions are....is the purple fabric too bright?....should I "break up" the ivory 4 corners with a coordinating ivory with color?....and also, I was planning on yet another border around each bird panel in it's own color, but now I am thinking that would be too much?

Suggestions?
Thanks!