So I tried white sashing - I like this too. I may head to the LQS and see if I can find something more of a medium pink. Might live in a very small town, but we do have a decent quilt shop.
I'm getting the border finished at least. I'm putting the lace on with invisible thread and a narrow zigzag, so I'm using my embroidery machine. I have another project that needs to get done soon that has some embroidery on it, so I'm motivated to get the lace part done even if I don't get the rest done for a while.
I'm reposting the picture with the dark sashing for comparison.