I like the French braid method. I've got my engineering son working on a formula to calculate quilt dimensions based on the size of the braids. That much math is beyond me.

this seems like a great quilt to showcase your favorite fabrics.

I also looked at the pattern and though of the way QuiltnNan described doing hers. Should I decide to make one I'll be doing it the easy way!

The pattern writer appears to be designing for the use of a pre-cut, yes? In which case her method of construction makes sense. If you use yardage obviously other construction methods are a better choice.

Ah - that explanation makes sense.

Or if one wanted to use odd bits and pieces that one would have.

I remember when people would use those leftovers from clothing - and one had to "make do" and cut one piece at a time around a template.

She suggests using 10" squares, but she could have done it as QuiltnNan describes and cut the pieces from the 10" squares without having to piece them like this.

I've noticed that some modern quilt designers have a hard time making quilts with diagonals, without using hordes of HST's. Her method is clever if you like HST's, but a bit cumbersome if you don't.

I really like QuiltnNan's way. Thanks!

I am so glad that all of you have such good advice on all of these sites, you save me from making so many mistakes. Thanks to all of you. I am really math challenged. :)