Originally Posted by k3n
I've found that I only have to trim the ears off - the blocks are coming up true. As I always add an inch and trim back when I do them the two squares sewn on the diagonal way, for me this way is loads quicker.
It is a trade off. I think the double seams is quicker to cut but you have to cut dog ears. The single seam open and cut is a cleaner cut with no dog ears but then you have to sew the second side and continue to cut. We do almost all in scrappy so we use primarily stacks of swatches. You do have a little waste with this depending on how well you but up your template to the previous cut. But if you are cutting one inch wider on the 2 squares then you aren't getting any more waste probably than what you had.
I am glad this works for you. I think it is quick and easy and no math. At least not much. I dont' measure my strips so less math if you do it by eye.