It's been interesting reading the comments, thus far, on this topic; such an insight into how differently our 'organizing minds' work! I've identified most closely to LoisF "I usually cut the pieces for one block and then assemble it." I learned the hard way to do a "test" block to check the pattern for accuracy! Then I cut the fabric for the whole quilt. I always lay out the fabric pieces for one block on a small design board for a visual reference as I'm sewing patches together to be sure I'm assembling correctly. I chain-piece the units where 'it makes sense' to do so. I tend to work in rows - I stack completed blocks in rows per the finished quilt.