Yes, that 1/4 inch seam is so tricky. I am still a bit out on that so I just cut my wider strip the same as the total of the 2 1/2 inch, seems to be working a bit better. It is slowly coming together, a few not so pointy but then again, better than the first few I did. Thanks all, for the suggestions, eventually I will get it done (I can't seem to whip a quilt out in no time at all, yet)and show pictures.