Why do we have to cut charm squares to 4 1/2 inches ?
 

I love charm squares and have many. When I read patterns, one of the first things they say is to cut them in half and then trim to 4 1/2 inches or they just say trim to 4 1/2 inches. I know that 'someone' knows why, but I don't. Please give me some answers :).

Many don't like the pinked edge because they don't know how to sew them together that way. I only buy Moda precuts. They are always accurate. I measure other brands accuracy before using. I have the Go and it's easy to cut a lot of charm squares 5" or 4 1/2". I seldom cut block pieces with a rotary cutter. It's pre cuts or die cuts for me. The only problem I have to deal with is perfect 1/4" seams.

Could someone explain basically how the Go cutter works? I can't tell much from the pictures. Thanks!

Totally agree. Too easy to cut your own strips and squares.

Joe's mom look up the many discussions on the GO! You'll get all the the information you ever wanted! Lol.

Thanks! I hadn't thought of that. (duh)

If you do a search on Youtube, you will find lots of video demonstrations of the Go!

I have always used patterns that use the charm as is like the pattern Falling Charms.

also totally agree I cut my own-store bought ones were off a 1/4 give or take.