Originally Posted by love to sew

but if you want to use the 5" squares with the "new" HST don't you need to make the HST 5" inches too? So you would take 5" + 7/8= 5 7/8 (or 6") to end up with 5". Draw a line on the diaginal and sew 1/4" on either side. and then cut down the middle. ? then you have the solid 5" square (that you already have cut out) and the 5" HST pieced unit to sew together however you need for your pattern. or did I just totally miss what is needed here?