ok...so I am making my first block to send back and I have to say...I was paranoid about cutting the fat 8!! LOL...I kept thinking...I better not mess up--there won't be enough to make up for my mistake!!...what if my ruler slips and I mess up the cut? What if my seam allowances are off....GEESH! I had to tell myself...Lisa, we're QUILTERS! Just cut the fabric and go! LOL!!