I'm joining two panels together with a large repeat (12") so I need to have the pattern match. I have one side pressed and matched up to the other side, and pinned, the same as one would do to match repeats in drapery panels.

I want to fuse a narrow strip of Misty Fuse to hold the matched design while I stitch. Just wondering if this is feasible, since I haven't tried this stuff yet. I know that I can use Steam a Seam or Heat n Bond, but that might be stiff after it's fused and this is the backing for a quilt. Otherwise, I may resort to a glue stick.

Would appreciate your opinion if you've used the product or can suggest a better way to get an exact match.