Originally Posted by Tothill

Just a heads up, I am a beginner and am making my blocks a big larger than required. I am appliqueing on a square and on my sample once I fused and stitched down the applique, the block had pulled in a bit.

I decided to start with a 13 inch square, which has worked. But at this point I have not trimmed to size. I do not feel confident enough to be sure I will not trim too much.

Please let me know if receiving a slightly oversized block will be an issue?