You will probably get a good laugh out of this, but I cut them with a rotary cutter during football season. That is correct! I am a huge football fan and God forbid I miss a game. My friends don't call me on Sunday's and my children and grandchildren know if they plan something, it better be a Saturday. My husband is a "football widower" since he does not like any sports. If only I could get him to quilt for me, what a help that would be.