I have a question about those charm packs, jelly rolls, etc.
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I also sew my seam allowance from the outside tip of the zigzag edge. and Pennyhal, I think the size does refer to the tips of the pinked edges, not trimmed. But most charm packs I see are 5" square, not 6" square, but in either case I think it refers to the outside edges for measurements.
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This is another one of those times when being oblivious pays off. I never gave it a minute of thought. Now that I think about it, I use the outside of the zig zag. I like my 1/4 foot and using the inside would make it hard to use.
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Also, if you wash them before you use them, they will shrink. Not an issue if you need 4 1/5" squares but washed, most of them will shrink, same with jelly rolls and layer cakes. The layer cakes shrink even more so measure before washing and then measure again afterwards. Some shrink a little, some a lot, and some not at all.
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