Marsha -- the borders make this quilt. I bought some fabric and started making borders, and I hated it. So I took my quilt top to Creative Sewing in San Antonio, and they helped me find the borders that I love. It changes the whole look of the quilt! By the way -- I was interested to see you lived in SA. I live in Spring Branch, just north of SA. Send me a pm if you're interested in getting together sometime. Kathy