2 questions that have been driving me crazy...
#11
I always use Fons and Porter tool where you put the point of the tool at the corner, and draw your line on either side to the other corner, stitch those two sides on the line and cut down the middle. That is usually a 3-7/8" square and when it is cut, it is a 3-1/2" square . When the instructions have it at 3-1/2, I draw my line down the middle and end up wasting 1/2 the 1/2 square. I just follow the directions, but I still love making the 1/2 square triangles! Edie
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I, too, use the add 7/8" or 1", and diagonal line. I give a quick press over the seam but DO NOT press open. I cut the block to size while still folded by putting the corner of a ruler toward the point, and aligning precisely the 3-1/2 mark on the right side and left side and then cut. Thus, not having to cut twice (two sides, turning and cutting two sides). Then carefully press the seam to the side.
Yes, you will have "the ears" which you can lop off after pressing. I find that if I roll my hand rather push the rotary cutter, the block not will be distorted.
Yes, you will have "the ears" which you can lop off after pressing. I find that if I roll my hand rather push the rotary cutter, the block not will be distorted.
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