QuiltE, I was having the same trouble with drag. Flipping the quilt sounds perfect. I'm planning on straight line quilting the block and then FM each block. Thinking the straight stitch will stop the stretch problems. This quilt is for one of my friend who is getting Chemo and tells me she is always cold and fleece is so light and warm I really want this to work. Well off I go. Wish me luck. When I finished I'll post a picture.