Cutting is the part of quilting I almost hate. One of the reasons is I don't have a table that is the right height for me and my back starts screaming after about 30 minutes. If I don't have a specific pattern in mind, I search online for precut pieces. If I find the pattern but would like a different fabric, sometimes the seller will cut the other fabric for me. I know it's cheating but this is a hobby and should be relaxing....not a chore. I found a seller on Ebay that had precut Log Cabin kits and I did one for a friend of mine in Scotland and also one for my sister-in-law that turned out very nice!!