Make over-sized and then trim to size vs. no excess trimming
Hi,
I would like to get your opinion of when you make units or blocks do you over-size them so they can then be cut to the perfect size versus "getting it right to the correct size the first time". For example, when making a 4" finished size half square triangle, do you prefer just to add 7/8" to the finished size and hope to get a perfect 4 1/2" unfinished HST, or do you prefer adding 1" (or ,more) to the finished size, get a bit bigger than 4 1/2" unfinished HST, and then trim it to be the perfect 4 1/2" unfinished HST?
The follow-up question, regardless of your answer to the first question is, do you follow patterns to make your quilts, or do you prefer not using patterns when you make quilts?
Thanks.