Originally Posted by
bearisgray
Are your 5- inch squares actually five inches square?
When I cut my own squares with a ruler - they are actually a smidge larger than the measurement bcause of the distsnce between the ruler edge and the cutting line of the rotary blade. It is a very small amount - but it is still a tiny bit larger than 5x5.
This was going to be my question also. We've had quite a few posts on this site about how manufacturers measure their precut strips. This could also be true with precut squares. Some mfgr. measure from in the valley of one side of a "pinked" edge to the point on the other side.
Don't automatically assume that the problem is in your sewing!