Actuslly her template is 8 inches on all sides. I am making a lonestar that is cut 2.5 inches at a 45degree angle. Apparantely she has sewn her fabric (7inches x WOF)strips together and cut at a 45 degree angle. At least I think that is what she has done. That should 8 inches on all sides. Try it on paper first because I am new at this and I am guessing compared to what I am cutting on mine. Hope it works and if someone can advise, am open.