Originally Posted by
rural01
I'm definitely new here and have never paper pieced before, but, I'd like to do this. I do have a question though. When I printed out the pattern, it was 1/16" more in the 1 inch square test. Also, the pattern says this will produce a 12" block. The general BOM instructions said we are aiming for a 12 1/2" block. Can anyone suggestion the best way to correct this discrepancy? Thanks.
Rural01, The finished block size(in the quilt)will be 12" but when you make it it is 121/2" so you'll have a 1/4" seam allowance on each side to attach it to the next block. So while you're making the block it should end up at 12 1/2".
I print the patterns but don't really pay attention to the exact measurement of the 1" test block
. I would think it will be ok being 1/16 off. I'm new too so I'm by no means an expert. Good luck.