Originally Posted by
Jim's Gem
With such a wide outside border, I personally would add something to it. That "something" could be a special quilting design in said border. I usually avoid making any borders wider than 5 1/2 to 6 inches.
Can you make something with your fabric used in the center that show's what the fabric is?
I agree -- to me the plain wide border draws your eye first -- with some applique it would highlight your quilt and draw your eye in.