Sometimes the pattern is right.
Sometimes it is worth the effort to make a sample block before continuing.
Sometimes an idea ends up being an idea - that did not work as well as one hoped.
So you spent money on making the top - and really really dislike it.
Does it make any sense - at all - to spend more money on batting and backing for it?
Ever go out to a restaurant and get a meal that you did not like very much? Did you order the same thing again?