Originally Posted by
Jan in VA
Wow. This "tolerance" is one of the reasons I rarely do group swaps. To me, 12.5" means 12.5". I've been frustrated in the past having too narrow of a seam to feel confident in the seam integrity after several washings when I've received less than accurate blocks in a trade.
Jan in VA
this is most of the reason i have stopped doing block swaps. if the block swap is to be 12.5" then that is what i am expecting to receive, no tolerance included. i was amazed at how many swappers thought it was ok to send something less than the required size. if the block pattern allows me to make it a pinch larger and cut down without losing points, then that is what i will do but i always work to make the correct block size.