I will probably be finished QSTing tomorrow. I won't be starting the the strings until Monday evening after work. Since I am so new to quilting and this is my first attempt at QSTs, I am amazed that they are coming out the right size! However, I did it the long way...cut 3 1/4", sew two seams diagonally, cut, sew two seams diagonally, cut. I also mis calculated and cut and sewed the HSTs enough for two of these quilts! But I will press on! (also cut my finger...but I can laugh at myself!)