Maybe put a black edge, then fussy cut some squares ?3 inch/4 inch? of the fabrics, and the equivalent of these in black, then go around the edge again with that(like a weave). Then another plain black border. Then edge it in a red red fabric.
Love the fabric.
http://www.juliebdesigns.com/blog/20...-bright-quilt/
like this?
How lovely of you to do this for him.