I probably shouldn't be replying, because I am definitely not an anal quilter. I prefer cutting lengthwise because the fabric behaves better and I can avoid additional seams. However, after quilting you are unlikely to see the seams with your BEAUTIFUL fabric. I never try to match the pattern on both sides, or match the fabric on the seam. Once it's on a bed, who would even notice? If this is a raffle quilt, people will buy tickets because it's a beautiful quilt, and because they want to support whatever cause is selling the tickets. I think you're stressing out over this, and you need to relax and enjoy making the quilt.