I like your fabric choices. As I was reading the older posts to this thread I thought of a different way of using the panel. Have you considered using the panel, with the borders cut off, as the focal block of a log cabin? Courthouse steps comes to my mind. The use the cut off borders as parts of the logs (or as cornerstones with a different LC variation) and move outward until you have the size you like.
The benefits of this board are so wonderful. I can honestly say this is the first time I've ever thought of a variation like this. For my entire life I've considered myself a good technician but without imagination. Now a spark. Thank you all so much.
teyla15 Sorry for the side move. Whatever you decide this will be a striking piece. Please share it with us.