Smiling , I think that we have figured out the problem! I do feel the instructions are wrong or time consuming for the size half square triangles it calls for. So my theory is to cut 2" squares of each fabric color and background... line them up, draw a line down diagonally and sew on each side of the line at 1/4" and your end product is two 1 1/2" squares, which is what you need for this pattern.