Originally Posted by bearisgray
Why not cut the squares "on point" - then after they are cut, the edges of the block would be "straight"?
cutting on the bias is a pain in the sitter, and it still results in seams on the bias. however, doing it that way would result in pressing on the straight of grain. soooooo it might be helpful to the process if your goal is precision. you'd still need to press carefully, measure and trim after each round.
this method is easy fun if you're shooting for whimsy. so, i'm not suggesting we discard the idea altogether. i just wanted to be honest about the fact that it's no longer "fun, quick and easy" if you want precise, symmetrical blocks.