Originally Posted by rebeljane
I would like to make some 6 1/2" pinwheel blocks. I want to use the 2 square method using 1/4" seam around the 4 sides then cut diagonally to make 4 half square triangles. My question is how big do I have to cut the 2 squares? Hope I have made this clear but am sorry if I have not. This is the first time posting and I have no doubt there is someone out there who can help me. Thank you in advance.
I can't give you the answer on the size, but wanted to ask, are you sure you want you outside edges on the bias? I think you will get that if you use this method of construction.