I know what you are talking about. Two years ago I bought a Christmas panel with horses on it, the barns, some snow. it was beautiful. When I went to quilt it, it was so wonky. I washed it, that did not help. I could not square it up enough, as it was off 4-5 inches. I would have cut most of the design off. So my wonderful friend went and bought me another one. I bought this in a different state. Another board member suggested getting it wet, and trying to stretch them back into shape. That's probably your best bet. I wish you luck.