Originally Posted by Gabrielle's Mimi

Whether you decide to go with a strip/chain piecing method or cutting every piece separately, the best tip I can give you is the one I give my Learn to Quilt students: cut your last 2 pieces or strips 1/2" wider than everything else. You can always trim a block down but you can't make it bigger! This has saved many a block, especially for those who haven't yet mastered the scant quarter inch seam.