I rarely, if ever cut out an entire quilt before doing any piecing. I cut a little, piece a little, cut a little. ((sound like the Music Man???)) I have to see what the block or blocks are going to look like and make sure I like everything okay. Many times I find I'd rather construct a block differently and re-figure or re-draft the block then cut. I like the mental exercise. Also have leaders & enders going all the time too!
Jne