Originally Posted by
L'il Chickadee
Something is wrong with the measurements on this block. If I start out with a 2.5" square and add a 2" by 2.5" piece, I WILL get 4" to match to the third piece. BUT, the next piece needs to account for the seam allowance between the first section and the added 4" by 2" rectangle. So I would want a 3.5" by 2" instead of 4" by 2" piece. The next two pieces are okay at 5.5" but I need 7.25" and then 7" for sides number six and seven. The last side should be 9". Now the block will finish at 8.5" as she states. Haven't tried this out yet, just thought it through a few times. Anybody else see what I see?
I believe the measurements are correct as shown. I hope this diagram helps. The numbers along the sides of each log are the finished size of that edge, while the numbers in parentheses are the size of the unfinished patch.