Pam that is beautiful. Yes I would do one side first. I still need to put mine together. Have to cut first. Have the scraps laid out in piles.Good thing you all cant see my room.!!! I have a provider who comes in and cleans for me,she has a coronary every time she comes into that part of my house.!!!!! She does not quilt and you should see her lovingly touch my blocks as I make them. She says ooooh this one is my favorite. A true quilt lover.!!!lol