I have had a similar experience with precut strips. I no longer assume they are accurate or straight! I think your outcome is really nice though!
I've had at least one jelly roll that did that to me. I like to cut my own now. :) You did a marvelous job of not only finishing the flimsy, but turning it into something equally as interesting as the original pattern. If it were me, I'd use the leftover blocks somehow in the backing, just to get rid of them. I know how good it feels to finish up something I am very tired of looking at. Great job, and very creative!
I remember that debacle! It had me afraid to buy strip sets for years, but I've passed that. I was also thinking "lemonade." I think keeping those frustrating pieces was good, because those ombre colors look so good up there!
Great quilt! Love what you finally arrived at, very creative play.
I haven't been happy with a couple of layer cakes too not being true squares and not cut on the true grain. You made a great job of rescuing the blocks.
Your new flimsy looks fantastic!! Great job!!
Sandy, You are amazing. That was an eye grabbing finish to that less than perfect cut of a jellyroll. It really looks great. I'm getting back on line so stop by sometime. Looking forward to being with you at retreat ....really soon. Will send out info soon.