I am like a couple other, I cut one block out and make it to be sure all cuts work correctly. Then I cut enough for about 4 blocks at a time. If cutting strips I press and starch first. I do not want to cut all at once in case I go on to another projrct for a bit, I am less likely to misplace pieces. I do not always have borders and binding decided yet, so they get dut when I am ready to do them.