Mine rarely match and I usually dont' pick the binding until the whole quilt is quilted and I'm ready to apply it! It seems that when I DO make it ahead of time, I ALWAYS put it in a safe place* (code word for LOST!) Try 'auditioning' a couple different fabrics and see which one you DON"T like..and which one you REALLY like. I'm often surprised at what I end up with...many times VERY different that what I started out with!