I was always told when painting, if you don't have an awful lot in the painting, crank up the mat and border. If you want attention to the painted part, go easy on the mat and border. I kind of go by that when sewing. But, quilting is different, I think. Either would probably work. I don't know much about all the quilting, or anything else I guess.LOL I just like to talk on this board.ha.