All these blocks are so pretty!! I am loving watching them appear. I know I am not the perfect patchwork maker but I put my best foot forward. Some blocks may be a bit skewed but they measure 12.5. (I hope). I measure and play and trim to get them right. I just hope I have them all as right as possible. Many of my blocks are a scant 1/4" too. Not all I never put much thought to that. I will from now on! The scant 1/4" may resolve some of my minor issues. One thing for sure my block making is much better than my photography. I can't take a straight picture for anything. Now to go to the gallery again and look at all the pretties.