Originally Posted by
Swan Song
The bottom is just the pattern I decided to use since I could let a layer cake pick the colors. LOL I was going to go with the layer cake used in the pattern but DS said it was too tame! I thought black sashing would pop the colors. I am leaning toward the reddish purple (top row, second from the left) as a border. I am way out of my comfort zone here so all suggestions and opinions are very welcomed!

I think your idea is outstanding. I love to work with batik & I think I would do exactly this. Can't wait to see you post the final quilt. Relax! It'll be great!!