BlueChicken

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!

:-)

littlehud

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.

butterflywing

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.

PrettyKitty

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:

blzzrdqueen

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

MadQuilter

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.

blzzrdqueen

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!

MadQuilter

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

blzzrdqueen

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!

BlueChicken

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

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