Originally Posted by
bearisgray
when I get a pattern, I prefer that it says to "cut 200 4inch squares of color A"
to instructions that say "cut 20 strips width of fabric, then subcut each strip into 4inch squares."
Do you have preferences to how things are written? Or that are easier for you to understand?
How do you know how many strips to cut if you need 400 squares? Let the pattern do the math for you. I will cut all strips required from the fabric and then sub-cut the required pieces. That way I do not have to move the fabric and have to re-even up the edge. Also how over whelming to have to cut 400 squares instead of X# of strips. also I am one to read the direction s step buy step as I go. Even though I have been quilting for about 6 years I am not so experienced that I can put together and understand all the directions if I read them ahead. what ever gets your quilt done.