I have actually done two that way. One I had 2 1/2 inch strips sewn into a long strip. I then measured , cut and sew again, sort of like the Jelly Roll method. I then cut into 4 huge squares and sew them crisscross of one another. ( Strips going vertical and another block going horizontal L. Hope you know what I mean.
The other I made strips , sewed them and cut into 10 inch blocks. I then joined same as above. Both of these I quilted.
I honestly prefer to sew on thin material and or muslin.