Originally Posted by
patimint
I am not very expert at such things, but I think I would measure 90 inches make a snip in fabric and then tear it in half. The in half the other way, ect until it is in a workable size. You don't need to lay it out flat to tear (or rip) the fabric. Then procede with the 9" stips & squares. Just a thought.
Since you like the color for your quilt top, this is what I would do, except tear it in 10" strips so you can cut it exact. Tearing it damages the edges so you don't want that to be your final edge.
I am a longarm quilter and I know how difficult it is to deal with a large piece of fabric! Even getting a large piece squared for the back of a quilt is a chore! Patience, my dear!