I cut 9 inch squares of backing fabric 9 inch of batting then I start sewing my strips on to the batting, you have to pin the backing and batting as they will move when you are sewing I then trim all my blocks to 8.5 but you could do any measurement you wanted. I then put these blocks together QAYG. I only wish I could add a photo as I have made 5 quilts like this one a king size