Originally Posted by quiltjoey
Fold the block in fourths ( in half and half again). The center should be the folded corner. Or use a squaring up ruler. Or measure a straight line, diagonally, from corner to corner. The middle of the block should be formed by the crossing of the two diagonal lines forming an X. The X marks the center... hope that helps...
How can I be sure of the center if I have not yet squared the block? Wouldn't the center be off a bit depending on my seam accuracy? Hope I'm not too 'newbie' - just trying to learn. Thanks!!