Good morning,
Thank you all so much for your kind comments and replies to my dilemma.
I have machine sewn on the binding on the front of the quilt by "just biting the bullet " and going for it. I have managed to "fudge" the corner star bocks, losing some of the points but unfortunately have lost the tips of all the feathers on the border as she cut the fabric through all three layers - right on the edge. I have taken some photos of the problem and will show her next time I see her. I will give her another quilt to quilt for me ( I am very pleased with the quilting on the body of the quilt ) - and I will be very specific re my needs and concerns. I must say - she did offer to square the quilt for me and I agreed. The quilt is very large and because I have some back problems and a recent fractured ankle - I thought it would be beneficial for me ! I will not do that again and I will ask her to leave me at least half an inch on the border not quilt it to the edge.
I am still hand sewing the binding on to the back of the quilt and I will add a photo when I finish it.
Thank you all again for some very helpful tips.
Best wishes to all you very talented and helpful ladies - I love QB !!