QNSue...just for clarification...are you measuring the two sides of the length and one side measures 1 inch shorter than the other? Is the quilt supposed to be square? Looking at the size of the strips which would finish at an inch, did one block not get that final strip sewn on? If you do decide to square up with the border, I would suggest adding 1/2 inch to both top and bottom and the eye will be less likely to catch the adjustment. BTW...if you're still coming across new situations when quilting, you're a youngin' ready to learn new stuff. Good luck with the quilt!