my template is 4 inches. I sew the front sides together and then finger press. This gives them a 1/4 inch seam. Eventually there will be a full-queen size quilt top. Takes a while. I have no idea how to paper piece. I tried it once, hated the result, must have done something terribly wrong. Threw it out, so you know it was bad.
The round one is done on machine for the top. Then hand quilted the backing. I truly don't like machine quilting for me. I have seen some great results from others. Can't match points.