I think now that the strip is going to be fine.
I just did a quick count of the blocks we have here. The quilt just grew a row.

We went over the 84 mark already and while I know most of the blocks are already here, I think there are still a few on the way. We haven't sewn ours here yet either. Anyway, great job of blowing the 40 square number I started with-and now the 84 square goal-out of the water everyone! I am very gratified and humbled by the generosity and support the members of our community have shown for this project.
Cari-in-Oly is going to use one of her embroidery machines to make the label for the quilt right on the border itself. Thank you Cari!
Ideas for what the label should say are deeply appreciated.
Thanks everyone!
Rodney