I think you cut your squares 7/8" larger than the finished size you need.

Ah-hah! I'll try that - I was thinking that if you add 3/8 to 1/2 squares, would you add 7/8 for (4) triangles - thank you so much, I'll give it a try.

Marysewfun

Have made several of this quilts, using this method. The only problem I find is in the quilting, so I learned to sew a 3 " border on the outer edges , to keep the stretch at a minimal. Picture on my avatar was made using this method.

On About. Com I found a reference to a Pinwheel quilt and

* 1-7/8" squares produce 2" miniature blocks

* 2-7.8" squares produce 4" mniature blocks

*3-7/8" squares produce 6" small blocks

*5-7/8 " squares produce 10" blocks

*6-7/8 squares produce 12" blocks

*7-7/8 squares produce 14" blocks

Hey, we all make mistakes, but wouldn't it be great if it COULD leave us with selvage type edges!!! That'd be a dream come true! :)

I tried this method and didnt have them turn out nice...

I think adding 7/8" squares was for the half squares where you got 2 out of 2 squares. I thought you'd have to add more for the quarter square. Here's another site I found for "Calculating Quarter Square Triangles": http://www.patchwork-and-quilting.co...riangles.html. I have not had time to try this yet, so I can't vouch for it. If anyone tries it, and it works, please let me know. Thanks.

Cut the squares on point, then the sides are on the straight, if you know what I mean.[/quote]

That's what I was going to say! Cut the first squares so that they have bias edges. Then when you cut your squares, after sewing they will have the straight of grain on the edges.

Sounds really neat....Got to give it a try! Thanks for sharing. :lol:

Another quick way with very little waste is the Strip Tube method, using the Strip Tube Ruler by Cozy Quilts. I like this method because the resulting blocks are the exact size and need no further trimming before being used in the block.