Minda--I understand exactly what you mean. :D
So, this 1"--is that 1" bigger than the final square, like 4.5" so 5.5" OR if they tell to cut 4 7/8" squares, you cut 5 7/8" squares?
I think I saved something somewhere on this topic...I'm going to check.
I found it!! http://hometown.aol.com/qltblockcenter/bombeg2/consthst.html
NOW I know what you were talking about. Whew..back to my pencil and squares. :D