Originally Posted by MTS

Beautiful selection of fabrics.

While I dread bringing some math into this (as that conversation went so well :roll: on a prior thread), I'm looking at it a different way.

You have FIVE columns of FIVE blocks for a total of TWENTY FIVE full size blocks.
Then, you have THREE columns that include THREE blocks for a total of NINE full size blocks.

So far that brings the count to 34 full size blocks.

Regardless of what the directions say, the remaining blocks should NOT be cut in half.

I don't know the length of those blocks, but let's assume they are 12.5" UNFINISHED.
If you were to just cut them in half, you would get two 6.25" pieces.

Except you need 6.5" for an UNFINISHED half log.

So those additional six logs should be (should have been) measured and cut so there are SIX 6.5" UNFINISHED half blocks,
and the remaining SIX 6" half blocks are really for the trash or the back or whatever.
But they do not fit/belong on the front of the quilt.

Now, you've probably cut your blocks already, so it's a moot point.
And, although I haven't read them, it seems those are very poorly written directions.
The 40 blocks required is a good number (34 + 6), but obviously the way to use them was not clearly explained. :roll:
I hate when that happens.

You'll just have to work in that missing 1/4" on the even columns (not a big deal), and use the extra pieces for whatever you want.

But those batiks are so gorgeous no one is going to notice a missing 1/4". :thumbup: