Originally Posted by jemma
keep at it--invest in a couple of rulers-----------i have trouble with math-------took me ages to work out--if you cut 6 1/2inch squares and sew them together you end up with a 6 inch block all seams are 1/4 inch-- go do that with spare fabric ---you will see --- do 4 squares in a square shape=12x12 you then have a mini quilt--graph paper saved me many times
This works if you have finished the edges.
If you just sew two 6 1/2 inch blocks together with a 1/4 inch seam then those two blocks will be 12 1/2 inches wide. Do another two and put them on top and you will have a 12 1/2 inch square.
When you put a binding on that square the 12 1/2 inch square becomes a 12 inch square not counting the width of the binding.
A four patch is a great way to start, then try a 9 patch.
Just remember that pesty 1/4 inch seam allowance on each side.
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