1. I don't measure and cut anything 7/8"!
i'd round up to 3" if i were you.and then square it to what is called for. IMHO
the way i am reading it..you would have 4 blocks to give you the 8 inches or 8.5 inches unfinished...
i need to print it out to look at it and the block.
some math whiz will be along soon i hope!
i have seen that pattern before..and always wanted to make it..so cute!