WOW OKSGlad ... those EQs look great!
Are those all your blocks ... can't wait to see how you put yours together!
While it would change your border widths, have you thought about putting the smaller blocks on-point JanRN? I think that would take away from the stiffness that OKSGlad mentioned. I do like your idea about putting groups of the blocks on the corners! I like borders that are not just strips of fabric!