[quote=Nolee] I am ready to give up hst's forever. I did them the easy way on the tutorial by sewing them right sides together around all the edges, then precisely cutting on the diagonal twice and sewed them with a meticulous 1/4th inch seam and STILL they are off, STILL they are wonky. I thought I would just cut them a bit smaller with a template, but it gets stuck on the join of all four centers and moves all around and I can't cut accurately around it.
What in the world am I doing wrong? I have done them over and over and they just don't turn out the right size. Suggestions?[/quote.
Have you tried using "Thangles" by Mary B. Hayes. They really work. I get them at my LQS I use them if making lots of little ones like my basket quilt. No 7/8" cutting. There is also a rather new sq. cutting ruler that has a ridge for placing on the seam so it doesn't slip. Good luck and never give up. Take a break then go back and try again.