I cut all fabric for the quilt in mind, all at one time. I have these small tubs I use for each project, all of my pieces in that one tub with one square completely finished so I know what pattern these cut pieces will be for. Yeah, I'm kinda an organized quilter - limited time in life so I have to have things ready to go. I know others who dislike cutting fabric, I'm not one of those as I like the variety of change.