Well, it worked...whew....it's done done done...now on to the binding ewwwww my least favorite thing to do...oh hum but it has to be done.So the strips are joined and will press well and finish up another day because it is 9pm and I'm getting tired lol...but then again I might just start it at least attach to one side....Oh poop I forgot I still have to embroider the label I made...lol this quilt just seems to never want to end lol....Bright side major problem solved.....Thanks everyone for responding lol...I don't feel sooo alone....