Originally Posted by eyes

I am scratching my head over hand sewing a simple triangle from a square. I understand the steps but my problem is the points are always to close to the edge. Shouldn't they be 1/4" away or a little more? Mine are so close that it is impossible joining the next block without cutting off the tip. It's driving me buggy.
Maybe I should read more on the oversized triangles but I get so frustrated my brain shuts off.
Thank you for all your help and suggestions.