Jan, it is not bad at all. It is your quilt and you can make it anyway that pleases you. I changed the center square in the light Ohio Stars from my main green to my secondary red color because that was more pleasing to my eyes, and like you, I am not entirely fond of the white and black border, although I do love the finished quilts I saw here and on the net. But since I was behind, I never really made these border units, once I get to the point where my top is assembled, I will consider my border choices and see what I want to go with. But know that no way is a wrong way, it is all just personal preferences.