Sorry you have had such a rough year....praying for you!

Caroline, I didn't read the part of losing your husband and home, I'm so sorry :(
Glad you're keeping busy and I forgot to mention that I really like that block.

Sending prayers and hugs to you ~ this has been a really rough year for you. You are one strong woman!

Caroline, so sorry to hear of your losses, hope things can turn around for you now. As for the measurements I think
2 1/2 would be right half of 4 1/2 is 2 1/4 but add back in 1/4 seam allowance, JMHO
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Believe me I have been in my own personal asylum...only knowing the love of my life is no longer sufering and that he told me to carry on as we would be together soon in Heaven.He loved my quilts and encouraged me to not stop after he was gone.

Yes, you use 2.5" squares to 'corner' a 4.5" square.

So sorry for your loss.

Never mind what I said . SHould have kept my mouth shut because I wasn't think about the cornering method.

How did you lose your house?