Confession is good for the soul, QuiltMom2, but we are allowed to buy what we need and don't have to use up what we do have. Otherwise I'm going to have some pretty awful combinations coming up! Go forth and sew, and feel good
As for me, I did get my background cut during sewing group. I will be long enough, but it will be rather narrow for a twin and need a border (I think there is a good one in stash). Each blade is 6" wide, so each chevron is 12". I have 4 sets of chevrons (48") plus 2.5" sashing for the outside and between rows for an additional 12.5" for 60" wide. I don't have my notes with me so I don't know the length off hand but will call it plenty long enough (I hope). And now I know how many greens/golds I will need -- an equal amount