I am a planner when I prepare to cut a quilt. I like to have the vertical borders cut on the LWG and I like to use bias binding. Therefore, these decisions cannot be left until last. I usually cut enough pieces to make one block to be sure I like it. Then I cut the borders and binding. I use the left over triangle from the binding to cut some of the block components when applicable. Yes, I have been known to change my mind but cutting in this manner keeps yardage in large pieces to use somewhere else. I use lots of paper scraps and baggies for labels and keeping things together and in order. I keep all of these components (including all instructions and my notes)in a plastic box. Because I keep all the fabrics in the box until the project is finished I can cut more pieces if necessary. I like to plan, make a test square, cut all the pieces and sew.