Originally Posted by
marilynr
I am in need of making a 12 1/2" finished block in Star Fling pattern.
The pattern I found uses 3 1/2" squares & I think it ends up with a 10 1/2 block (not sure).
How do I convert to making a 12 1/2" block (which will be 12" when sewn into a quilt.
I hope this makes sense.
If the cut size of your squares are 3 1/2 inches, and the block is what I think it is, your "finished size" will be 9 inches.
You "lose" 1/2 inch off each piece to/in the seam allowances.