Hi! I just recently joined this forum. I have just started quilting again after a long layoff due to some medical challenges. I am making a 10 min block quilt. I have made the blocks, sewn them together, and have added the first border. For the second border the instructions say to cut the border parallel to the selvage. This is so you don't have to piece the border. The side borders are 78 1/2". I have 5 1/4 yds of fabric which includes yardage for the binding. I only have a 24" ruler. How do I cut these strips without messing them up? Help! I'm confused. Thanks Sue