Originally Posted by
ranger
I have had this happen a few times with panels. The first time it happened I wound up using the small quilt as a dog blanket.
After that, I used a DARK-colored 0.5"-1" frame around each block and trimmed each block to the same size as the alternate block. I think a black would be good for your 'frames'. The dark color will help disguise the slight variances in width.
This prevents trying to 'make-it-fit'. (Don't you wish quitl blocks had a 'make-it-fit' button!!)
I like the idea of the dark frames around the blocks--matching the tractor tires maybe? The next biggest problem is that the clerk obviously was just cutting yardage and cut right in the middle of some blocks. There might have been a larger center section to work with if she had not cut the cloth that way. I say "she" when it could easily have been a male clerk these days.
BTW, some may wonder why I am answering these all at once. My Apple died on me twice or three times today and now I am trying to download a new operating system. I get to use DH's computer while that is happening. It may be days before all that mess is finished.