greetings, ms grace, the 'string' quilt is beautiful. i love making these. sometimes i foundation piece using a specific size square cut from muslin (10-13" sq) , press diagonally (giving me a straight line to start). then just get comfortable, reach into my scrap hamper, and off on another adventure. i always make sure black in included. then usually finish with border of about 3-4" black outer border and black binding. you can also use an inner border and end up with a larger quilt. every one i have made is different but ends up 'walking out the door when one of the kids or friends come by'. i will attach photo when i can figure it out