Redone – I removed the side border, extended the top and bottom borders, and added the 8th column.
I’m much happier with the balance. I understand why most people who make this quilt top choose to straighten the top and bottom edges but I find the zigzag edge an interesting detail.
So the top is now complete.
Next, the quilt back. I have to pull out the Kaffe Fassett Collective fabric leftovers and see what I can do with them. I have lots of the backing fabric (Ruby Star Society Speckled Metallic Navy 2021). I was able to pick up 3m on Wednesday at my local fabric store.
So now full steam ahead….
jmn 
Fascinating quilt design!
It’s stunning! I also like your edges that way.
Beautiful …I love it. What size is it?
The quilt top has ended up at 52.5″ x 66″ – it’s a good size throw/lap quilt. Would look gorgeous folded at the bottom of a Queen bed!