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Old 08-07-2011, 02:18 PM
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katier825
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Except that there were 4 triangles cut from the 4 7/8" square. So, if you assume you loose two 1/4" seams that makes it 4 3/8 on each side.

4.375 X 4.375 = 19.141
19.141 + 19.141 = 38.282
Square Root is 6.18 which is the diagonal and is bisected, so each HST would be trimmed down a bit to 3"
If you sew four 3" squares together, your block will wind up 5.5"

So, are you thoroughly confused??????? ;-)
Yes! LOL I saw half square and that's what I focused on. I did find a link for quarter square triangles. It says the magic number is to add 1-1/4" to the finished size. Here's the link I found.

http://www.patchwork-and-quilting.co...triangles.html
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