OMG thepolyparrot--that is an absolutely fabulous sunny take away the winter time blues quilt. It could come to my house and make me happy any November at all!!! Lovely!!
Okay, back to the origional post. I have a need to keep my measurements right. I measure thru the center of my top, then cut the border and mark the block increments. I have found that it is easier to ease fullness and also helps to square up the blocks. Takes a bit more time and more math but it really really helps--especially if you have done the same for the sashing. I hate wonky tops.