Thanks, Brat, yes I have learned that, too. That is why there is just one block. These border quilts seem harder to me that "ordinary" quilts for some reason. I wasn't at all pleased with the way they butted up together. Even have considered re-doing the first border because it seems dull or something. However, I will soldier on and try to figure out a combination that will work. One reason I wanted to get it to 24 was so I could use the 6 inch blocks. But they do seem too large to me. So I will muck about a bit and try to come up with a different idea. Anyone else have some salient advice to give me? I hope you are feeling well Brat and that things are going well for you. Had a follow-up to eye surgery yesterday and the office is beside the dialysis clinic. They weren't open because of the weather and I thought about you.