Originally Posted by Karelannie
I purchased the Kimona quilt pattern, It looks easy, Do I cut peices that would fit the diagram peice. or should i use strips of fabric
I've always cut each piece bigger so as to have plenty of overlap. For example for a 4 inch triangle piece (after sewn), I would cut a 5 1/2 inch square and then cut on the diagonal.
Judy Niemeyer did a great job in her instructions regarding how big to cut each piece and it didn't waste much at all. Carole Doak in her book about stars also gives good measurements.
As you practice, I promise you will get better at judging the sizes. I started with PP heart patterns that I found free online, just to practice. I made my niece a doll quilt and one left over made a potholder. Honestly, it just takes practice as does most different parts of quilting!