Sewnoma

I like the idea of offsetting the seams, sort of like a brickwork or subway tile layout. Sashing can be tricky for a new quilter, I think, because of the long narrow pieces.

The great thing is that "wonky" quilts are in vogue right now, so just say you deliberately made it that way and nobody will ever know!

And don't worry about your foxes touching, I think your layout is just fine. The baby will love it!

Sephie

I'm pretty new at this myself (just started last year) but haven't honestly found sashing to be difficult. However, since OP has said she doesn't have access to more fabric, I'd definitely agree with offsetting the columns and maybe with what you would have to trim off, add it back to the top of the column so it remains roughly the correct length as the others. It'll be slightly smaller because of the new seam, but less than if you had to trim every column.

michelleoc

I once made a quilt for someone using cotton, minky, corduroy and flannel. I thought I would quit sewing alltogether! The minky stretches more than the cotton. I think you would be better off using a walking foot on a regular sewing machine. I liked the idea that someone had of using sashing, that way you don't have to line up the blocks. Regardless of what you figure out to do, the child will love it!! That fabric is so cute.

Sandra in Minnesota

How about putting the minky on the back side of the quilt, using one large piece?

Quilter 65

Plush fabric travels under the feed dogs, i.e., velvet, velveteen, etc. So that makes it harder. I would think stabilizer would help, but will also make it stiffer which could defeat the purpose in the first place. Those fabrics are so cute and whatever you do, good luck and welcome. Maybe you could put the minkee on the back and keep the front all cotton???

Jeanne S

Since the Minky is so stretchy, pin it in lots of places. I have also read that some apply a thin stream of washable glue to hold it in place to the adjoining fabric before stitching. Or use a stabilizer backing fabric as others have suggested.

Maureen NJ

pumpkinpatchquilter, very well put. You should be a teacher. I hope you do quilting classes!!

Onetomatoplant

Another idea would be to elmer's glue the pieces together before sewing - it works better than pinning to keep things from shifting around. But I really like the 'don't worry about them lining up' idea, too.

rakerlm

Use a stabilizer on the back of the Minky like you would use if you were doing a t shirt quilt. I would suggest using French fuse or Armoweft

Kris P

I use minky frequently in quilts, mixed with quilting cottons, flannels and ultra-cuddle fabrics. The key to success that I've found is to use my walking foot and pin like crazy. Like every inch- and go slowly. Also helps to have the stretch material on the bottom next to the feed dogs. I love the affect, and it's totally worth the effort. You can do this!