Here is the quilt with the new border fabric. I don't like the fabric as well as the original but I think it better fits with the center block. I added a little striped flange for a break between the two blue fabrics.
I've been thinking of adding some applique in the sashing around the house block, but don't know if I'll do that. It might be more work than I want to do and the space isn't that big--maybe 3 inches top & bottom and sides a little less. Maybe I'll look for some buttons to sew around it. I just don't know!
I'll probably bind it with a medium blue fabric--I guess that means another trip to Joanns! I want to have it completely done by next Thursday