Battle Axe, I think your quilt looks fabulous! The outer border is a wonderful alternative. I've always liked the winding ribbon look. Don't tell anyone about what you think of as mistakes. No one else would ever be able to tell, especially a non-quilter.
I'm in the process of making my spinning star block components, and I am getting really frustrated. I am doing nearly as much unsewing as sewing. And that's no exaggeration.
Leslie