One thing I did that was different than the pattern was to use all 5 inch white charms instead of the 3 inch strips. once I cut them and resewed I then added a 2 inch border. I had a lot of scrap white fabrics so to cut them into the 5 inch squares was a great use of left over fabrics. since I had no plan for this quit I donated it to the raffle for the Canine for Vets projects. So now we are raffles three at work. ; )