I have embroidered 8" (plus seam allowances) squares for a baby quilt and I want to use those as my "big blocks" in a simple Irish chain pattern--either single or double. I know the other small blocks can be cut using the strip method and a rotary cutter, but just how wide should those strips be?
Well GramMer, if I were you...I would add a border around those embroidered blocks to make them 9-1/2" total (so they finish at 9" when they are sewn together). Then, as I like the single Irish chain (good ol' 9 patches!), I would cut my strips at 3-1/2". then both blocks would be at 9-1/2" & ready to sew together! Does that sound reasonable?
Good luck! :D
sue