I will look at the instructions on the free pattern. Great idea, thank you.
The first pattern I purchased was (I thought) a basic wonky square log cabin-ish quilt.
The instructions say to cut a variety of strips and squares, freehand or however you wish, aiming for variation.
Start with a square roughly 3" on a side, and sew a strip to one edge, then pin the second strip adjacent, etc.
Make 48 blocks.
Join the blocks.
I do not see anywhere where she tells us what size the blocks should be. How to best "square up" the block, etc.
I mailed the author but never got a response.
Maybe I'm making it too hard and should just pick a consistent square size. She does have a suggested layout and says to square up the quilt. That's it. I guess I need/want more hand holding along the way.