Great advice Amma! Thank you.
Once I cut WOF strips, I squared them up based on the stripes within the pattern and ended up cutting off an odd angle piece on each side. Whatever works! I was a little concerned because I was mitering, but it came out great.
Top has been done, but won't get quilted for a while. I wasn't a fan of browns before, but really like them.
Oh, for those interested, this is a simple D9P pattern. I used a fabric panel with various safari cats and put those in 2 opposite corners of the 9 patch.