Remember you will have another layer: the quilting. The thread color[s] and design can make a big difference.

I love the quilt! The pattern is great! Colors are great! What's not to like!

really nice and it does have a farmhouse feel to it....but agree with you - I think a border will set it off nicely!!!

I like it. I think you are questioning it because it is a little out of your comfort zone.

I suggest letting go of the "modern" title and just make a quilt! I actually love everything about this, the big bold pattern, the color choices, no sashing or border. This will be a fantastic quilt :-)

I would try putting the squares in diagonal rows by colors, would give something for your eye to follow

I love the block! We made a quilt for my Boss' wife with that block. I tried to find a picture of the pattern, but couldn't. It made 2 or 3 different size star blocks, and the sashing had cornerstones with star points. It turned out beautifully!

Jill, be sure to show us the finished quilt. I love your projects!!! :)

If not not late to add, I think that the quilting will make a difference in how cohesive the quilt looks. I like the yellow block. Maybe so it doesn’t stand alone, add a friend or two for solidarity.:o It does brighten and add interest to the quilt