Originally Posted by
Prism99
It's true that some patterns allow you to use any size seam and the pattern will still work -- only the size will be slightly different. However, more complex patterns really require that accurate *finished* 1/4" seam in order to have all the seams match.
This is an important point to keep in mind. Some blocks won't work very well if they are a little bit off in the seam allowances.