Camorton, yes, add different size red borders to create a center star that measures 17.5" unfinished, 17" finished, so then your center star is exactly the size you need to go on to the next step, adding the Corner Setting Triangles. IF your center star is larger than 17.5" unfinished, simply use the math formula Sue provides to determine the size Corner Setting Triangles you need. The fact your red borders are different sizes will not be noticeable at all, since the difference is so small.