Originally Posted by
ManiacQuilter2
Katier is right. I am also as you described yourself. Sometimes I find it easier to deal with finished size then when I have that measurement, just add the 1/2 for the seam allowances. As the say goes, Keep it simple stupid (referring to myself) !!
This is such a good tip to think of the finished size and then add the seam allowances which will always be 1/2" because there are two seams.