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Old 12-23-2014, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
that's a tricky one. if it's only a little off, i square it so that i have the 1/4" seam allowance needed, even if that causes a slight bulge in the center. if it's more than a little off, i'll resew it more accurately.
Agree ... will add.

If the block is slightly larger than the required size - use your points and measure 1/4" from the point to the outside edge to square it.

If the block is slightly smaller than the required size - I generally leave it as it is and try to compensate by using a smaller seam allowance. In other words ... when I match my star block to the next block/sashing/border I will match it to the POINTS of the block, not the outside edge of the block.

If the block is smaller than 1/8" on ANY side ... I'll deconstruct it and re-sew.

Make sense??
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