Watson

I am doing a paper piecing pattern that is supposed to end up as a 12 1/2" block. Each time I do it, it ends up 12". The last time I did it I was really careful at every step and still got 12".

Also, there are two areas on the outside of the block that don't meet up. Two of the smaller blocks seem to be cut off and there is no 1/4 allowance and I am also losing where they are supposed to meet up each time. Or, does it even matter if the outside edges don't line up because they will be caught in the seam allowance when the next block is sewn on?

I've checked the pattern and it is correct...the pieces that go together to make a block are mirror images of each other and are exactly the same size.

Any ideas? Tips?

Watson

Here's a pic to show you what I mean about not meeting up. Clear as mud?

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