I like to find multiple uses for my die cutters. Just marked a horizontal line across the 2 1/2" strip die. Cuts the sets in no time & they are ready to sew into 9 patch squares.
I cut 10 1/2" pieces from the fat quarters then ran those through my Accucut die cutter using the 2 1/2" die. Seconds later I have all of my strips cut to make strip sets to make the 9 square blocks. I can cut 10 layers of cotton fabric at one time!