That is so frustrating when fabric isn't what is is supposed to be. I am working on a quilt that starts with a panel. When I cut the individual pictures from the panel they very in size, all at least an inch too small. So I have to adjust the pieces that surround the individual pictures, ugh. I measured the background fabric and it is not even 42 1/2 inches wide. From now on, I will have the width measured before I have it cut. So frustrating!