Actually I don't remember doing a lot of cutting up front. More so as we do each step. Of course, this time round perhaps not ... don't know til I see what it says.
The first clue ... will be the one that tells us the fabric quantities and how to choose the fabric.
Then the 2nd will be when we really get to work!
And if you have goodies in your stash ... just use them!
So hang tight on the shopping for now ... though take a look at the site and you can get a good look at the fabrics that she has chosen. Then you could compare that to YukViv's selection, and it'll give you an idea as to what you might want to head towards.
When I did this year's we had to have larger pieces, being there were only three fabrics, so it was hard to find fabrics in my stash that worked together. Had several pairs, and each I had to purchase the 3rd. This year with the number of fabrics, it'll be smaller quantities needed, so I'm hoping I can do it all for free!!!!