Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
I would cut the panels apart, loosing the striped border. Then 2 rows of flying geese/pin wheels between the 2 sets of smaller panels, and a row on either side of the main panel. You could re join with narrow horizontal sashing made from the stripe. I think that this would make it look more integrated rather than just adding a row on either side.
I thought of that too, but didn't want to make it any longer than it already is. Also since it is a QFK quilt, I wanted as few seams as possible to come apart. Thanks for the ideas.