Originally Posted by
RST
When I was a younger quilter, I remember that there was a prevalent mindset that said-- good quilters do not trim to size after piecing-- they cut precisely and stitch precisely, and the resulting block was precise and needed no adjustments. I think it led to a lot of frustrated quilters and people who walked away from projects (and the pursuit of quilting). The 7/8 markings on my rulers don't get a lot of attention anymore. For me, a lot of it has to do with the realization that my time and the enjoyment of creation are greater factors than no-waste stitching and extreme detail.
I don't know who told you RST that old wise tale but that is nothing but a ton of hogwash !! It doesn't matter the path you take, just as long as you get there. Eleanor Burns would be out of business if that hog wash was true. Usually, I find when blocks are set on point that you may run into some of those wonky sizes. Good Luck !!