Originally Posted by thelondonzoo
....I'm using a 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangle and then I'm trying to sew on two 2 1/2" squares.
When using these sizes and you layer the squares on the rectangle and sew the diagonals, their "join" is barely enough to allow you a true 1/4" seam when you sew the rectangle to the next block section.
I suggest sewing the block sections together with the geese section on top (undeerf the needle) so that you can see exactly where you need to put your seam allowance to keep your points.
AND, because you are only cutting out the triangle of the small sq., you will have a slightly thicker seam when you open to press.....soooooo, let the needle fit within the seam allowance by a couple of stitches so there's extra room to open and press.
Jan in VA
Dotted line is your sewing line inside the seam allowance
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