Originally Posted by
donnai
i have a pattern that calls for 7x7 inch blocks for half square triangle then to cut them down to 61/2 square. what is the reason for doing that instead of cutting them to 61/2 squares to begin with. I would appreciate any help you can give me. I am waiting to hear from you before i start this quilt
For many of us, it's easier and less aggravating to cut down an 1/8 of an inch on a slightly oversized HST unit, than it is to end up with a skimpy HST unit.
Try cutting a 6.5 inch square diagonally and sew it back together - then one understands what happens!!!