Here are my blocks.

I did cut and bag the 12 neutrals, 5 reds, etc. but I don't think that would be necessary. I think it would look really fun and scrappy if one did four different neutrals and four different reds in these blocks, for example. It's a classic traditional pattern that one can't go wrong with.

I like your blocks, NZ!

Finally got the sizing correct.

So pretty, Susie! We are going to see some lovely quilts with this sew along.

Cut big and trim down technique is fine -

But trimming a 3.5 inch 4-patch unit to 3 inches?

Really?

I was thinking the same thing!

I know there is wasted fabric, but I like the option of more exacting final squares when you cut large and trim down. Perhaps this technique was used just in case new quilters are doing this quilt. I have used the pattern many times in the past under different names and will dive in with a modified version of the suggested colors.

I’m saving the pattern. I need to find fabric in my stash to start this project. So I will be a week or two behind. I have been staring at this project for a long time. I’m debating between fall colors all types of fabric like in scrappy or mainly use Kansas Troubles and fabric that plays well with Kansas troubles. I’m not sure I have enough of neutrals.
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I say do what pleases you. The reason I did mine pretty much like the pattern is because I have a lot of stash and other projects going on. It was easy for me to just follow the instructions on this one. I do like the colors which helps!

As to paper piecing- I don't do a lot of it so my advice wouldn't be helpful. I'm not very proficient with it.

I tend to avoid paper piecing for such a large number of repeated blocks.https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png I will use starch and careful cutting and piecing. I hate picking off the paper. https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/mad.png Tee-Hee-Hee

I understand cutting large and trimming in general but those 4 patch units seemed silly to me. For HST's and the like I find I like doing it that way if I'm not using the papers on a roll that I like using. But it all worked out in the end.
However, I think you're right that it would help a new quilter.