Thank you Oma,
thats what I'm struggling, what design to do in the embroidery blocks, I agree with you that it needs to be minimal just not sure what. I'm not one that likes the look of too much echoing, and I think that if I'm not careful I could start with something then really have it be too much quilting. I am leaning towards feathers and "fancy" leaf and swirls for boarders so tying that in with the blocks would look pretty.