Which equals

finished half-square size x 2 + 1" = cut square

Thank you!!! Maybe you can help with my challenge? I found a 12" block pattern online. However, all the HST are to be cut at 3 7/8". This is a real pain in the hiney, not to mention accuracy.

This is great! I am such a dtiz when it comes to quilt math stuff and you made this very easy for me!! Thanks!

Looks like a great way to make lots of HST's. Thanks!

Will try it. Thank you

Oh my gosh! That justs makes it soooo easy. Thanks.

Thanks, I'll have to try this.

Great tip! Will use this today! Thanks!

I just used this tutorial yesterday, and I really like how the HST's turned out. Thanks for sharing this great info.

This is so ingenious ! I am working on a quilt that is made of all HST and have been sewing them the old fashion way. Not anymore, I will try this method!