Originally Posted by
ktbb
I agree with Tartan - consistency is better than precision for the vast majority of situations. If you plan on putting your quilt with star points into a judged show, then you can worry more about the precise quarter inch...but you can also find other ways to make it work.
Consider making any block that has points slightly larger than called for, then trimming to size? That is what Eleanor Burns does on her show and if it is good enough for her, it is good enough for me. Watch a few of her videos on her site and you will see her method.