Thanks, Barb. I can't wait to start cutting. I've practically memorized the book! I know that I'll probably want to rearrange the lineup a little, but the one that everyone wants me to move looks different in real life, and I've moved it back and forth but still like it where it is. LOL Anyhow, I too want mine to be queen sized. Did you cut your strips 8.5 or is that what you changed to make the top queen sized?