Agree..... cutting pieces larger can be going down a slippery slope.
It could end up more wonkier than ever!
Or make your head spin as you try to figure out what to trim. Or not!
Or risk cutting off too much, and then ....... disaster!
That being said, making a larger 4-patch and trimming to the correct size, can work.
Or larger flying geese, to be trimmed down for precision.
Etc.
All that being said, it's probably better to work on a consistent 1/4" straight seam.
.... and wonky can be avoided!
Good Luck!!