Originally Posted by
jcrow
I have to be right on for a swap. I've been doing the Craftsy BOM (free) and all my blocks except 1 were exactly 12 1/2. One had one corner off by 1/16. I wanted to redo it, but when I tried, the block turned out funky, so I kept the original and put a pin in the short side so when I go to put it together, I'll know to adjust it so it will fit.
I will also do that - put a pin or mark the 'off' side somehow so I remember it - 1/16 off on a 12-1/2 block could have been caused in so many places - even in the final pressing - I can live with 1/16 variance quite easily.
I'm glad to know that there are also others on this board that prefer to have things be the intended size.
NOTE: To the engineers out there - I know that due to the nature of fabric, we aren't going to get 'exactly exact' - but doggone close is good!
ANOTHER NOTE: This is only MY preference - I've just found that it's easier to assemble things when the units are consistent and they lay flat.