Mary, the are six and half inches, finish at six inches. Ms. Hird can really cut a lot of pieces into that six inches for sure. first book used six inches also; the second one she used 8 inches. Her fourth book will be out this fall, called Bible verses, or something like that. We have all refused to consider the four book, moving on into the Gypsy Lady, starting in September lead by Honchey again or that is begining discussed at this time.