Perhaps put the fabric aside for backing on a quilt that you don't expect to last?

You won't regret buying new fabric, it will be much easier!

:-)

I made my first quilt for my grand daughter ( she was three ) Figured it would be a great learning project. Ripped out a lot of stitches and learned alot. If you are adamant about not buying new fabric just keep working at it. It should get better. Your block is beautiful. I would want to get some cotton fabric to frame that lovely block they way it should be.

buy new for this project and hold on to the old stuff for a backing on a wall hanging. wash it and put it away. sometime you may want to use it to learn stained glass or something. you're a quilter. we never throw anything away.

Pain in the arse? LOL such a British saying, love it. Thought you American's referred to it as ass ? Apologies for the language to anyone who finds that rude?! :lol:

It was my nice way of saying it, lol...I was in a mood and I could have said much worse! ;)

OR: sew on the sashing strip slightly oversize and trim it flush with the block. I have used both methods. When I use the same sashing for all the blocks, I line up the blocks one after the other and string piece the sashing. Then I press and trim/square off each side.

Ok everyone! I bought the new fabric! I bought 4 yards of 100% cotton! Feels sooo much better then that other stuff. I bought alot of it because I know I will use it in other projects and I might also use it as the backing for this quilt as well.

Thank you all for your wonderful answers and support. I have come to love this group so much and I spend just as much time here as I do actually quilting!

Much love to you all!

Just so you are aware there is a new syndrome called SABLE (Stash accumulation beyond life expectancy). I think you're on your way. Welcome to the club. :D

LOL!! That is too funny! I'm going to make that a little sign for my stash drawers and hang it there! I love it!

Can't wait to see the photos of the finished blocks! ;-)

And MadQuilter is right... you're doomed. LOL