Typically, for a baby quilt, I've used 8" squares to start, finishing to 7". One day, though, I tried 10" squares, used up florals from the stash for the front, leftover batting (all the same, though), and flannel from the stash for the back. I sewed the diagonals, only, no fancy quilting. It's been about 8 years now I think and it is fine. Very very soft from lots of washings. But we love it for in front of the TV. And yes, ditto to the others who suggested buying the best quality trimming scissors you can. I, too, learned that the hard way--blisters on both hands!