Well apparently I can’t measure not once but twice! First time I spliced in extra fabric to all 4 borders to get the correct length. Cut again and went to start pinning , STILL short by 1.5 inches. It is now in time out till I am in a better mood to deal with it. I will rethink the border and probably do something different.
I love everyone's projects, it has been a wonderful productive weekend for many! Looking forward to the next one when hopefully I will have something to work on.