That is why all of us have such large stashes of fabric. We've been there. Believe me. I made a quilt for my sister last year and honestly had a piece of fabric about 4X6 left and I had to piece my border several times. I've been at this for years and the seam ripper is my best friend. I think I enjoy making throws so much because there isn't a normal size, it's what it is. When you make one for a bed it has to be in a close neighborhood to the size of the bed.