For kicks, I drew it up with the extra spaces in EQ. I think I would take it apart and trim them down, but it doesn't look bad with the extra space:
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(you know how when you type a post, the pictures show up much smaller? I really like this one at thumbnail size!)
I think whichever way you decide, you will end up with a cool-looking quilt.
