I just finished my 2nd Lone Star using the strip method. I have Eleanor Burns' book on making these. You need a good cutting mat with 45 degree line on it, a good cutting ruler and of course new blade in your cutter. When sewing the strips and then iron, remember to press the seams, no back and forth movement of the iron as this will distort the bias edges. Don't worry, you can do it, just take your time.