granny_59 your DJ is beautiful.
I have been reading the chat between huntannett and QuiltE and must say that the amount of background fabric required seems very excessive. I have been reading my Sylvia's Bridal Sampler book, (starting it in January) and the yardage listed is 7 yards. These blocks are 6 inches and there are 140. I would contact the participants on the DJ thread and ask their opinion. Just my 2 cents worth. QuiltE I had 5 yards of my background fabric for FWS and didn't use it all..