Ok, cool, thanks everyone!

I actually have 24 fat quarters. They're *gorgeous*. I'm thinking of just using 3 or so strips from each, so I still have some fabric left over for whatever next strikes my fancy. With seam allowances it might be a little less than 1600", but I figure it'll just make my quilt a smidge narrower. I will cut from the long side as recommended. Especially since this:

Quote Originally Posted by Mchelem View Post
I personally would cut them from the 22" side. It's going to make for less strips you have to sew together in the long run.
was pointed out. That's my kind of thinking.

I'll be sure to cut some off at the beginning. And I'll post a pic, although sadly this is a bit down on my quilt to-do list. Buckeye, I like how yours turned out! Mine will be with straight joins too.