Hi,
I have made a table runner of this pattern, in fact, I have acrylic templates for a small and a larger cut.
My friend made a full size quilt of sq. dance, and she cut each one using one of our templates and a small rotary cutter, it wasn't fun. She made it at camp and I remember she spent most of one day cutting the squares.
It is just beautiful!!! Even my little table runner is cool looking.
I wouldn't do them with a scissors......I'd use a rotary cutter and just cut them out and be done.
Good luck! Post a picture when you are done.
Bev