Originally Posted by
citruscountyquilter
You need to add 1 1/4" to your finished size but I usually add a bit more and trim my triangles to get a more exact triangle. For example for HST you are supposed to add 7/8" and I always add at least 1" and trim. For QST I'd add 1 1/2". There is some waste but very little and it is worth it in the end.
I agree. I need that little bit "extra" in the cut piece. I ALWAYS end up with skimpy units when I cut the square to the "exact" mathematical requirement. I would much rather trim off 1/32 to 1/16 of an inch and have an adequate unit than have it be short that much.