I added two inch strips around the small blocks so they would be the same size as the larger blocks made with 2-1/2 inch squares. They all come out to 6-1/2 inches unfinished.
Originally Posted by
Heathermom2opmc
For the people that are making the checkerboard chain quilt I have a question. My 9 patches made with 2.5 inch blocks tend to be smaller than most patterns call for. Do you adjust the plain fabric around the 1.5 inch 9 patches to make the blocks match or do you adjust it some other way? I would love to make this pattern using only my blue scraps and 2.5 inch scrap blocks.