Getting ready to make your blocks; I prefer to prewash my fabrics, it is a personal choice. Print out directions from BOM 2009,
TIP #3 Take a piece of paper, fold lengthwise in thirds; now fold in half and half again. Label each of the twelve blocks either by Month or Block 1,2 etc. Under each block number pieces of different fabrics required. Cut a snippet of fabric and using glue stick, stapler or scotch tape, paste corresponding fabric in place.
Chose your fabrics for block one (January), at the bottom of the directions it will give you cutting directions. NOTE; I NEVER CUT 7/8 I ALWAYS ROUND UP TO A FULL INCH AND TRIM SQUARE ONCE I HAVE PIECED IT.