ukdame

Cutting out the Yo-Row Yosemite quilt kit designed by Mari Martin for Connecting Threads and a bunch of squares need at 2 +7/8th inch and 4+7/8th inch pieces so tricky to measure . Why not just round it out to 3 and 5 inch cubes- yikes. Has anyone out there made this one and can I just round out those numbers if enough fabric?

PaperPrincess

Are those squares eventually used for HSTs? Normally, you would add 7/8" to the target finished size (so like 2" and 4"). If there is enough fabric, you can cut the slightly larger size, make the HSTs, then trim them.

Stitchnripper

I am,with PaperPrincess. if they are going to be half square triangles I too would round up to the whole inch and trim down to size.

ClairVoyantQuilter

For patterns that call for those measurements, they're nearly always telling you to draw a diagonal line thru the square, then sew a quarter inch on either side, and cut between the two seams. There's cooridinating half square triangle dies for AccuQuilt Go in those measurements that has made my life so much easier: 55031 or 55063

ukdame

I guess it would help if I read through the sewing instructions -ha. I can handle if for HST. I sure don't have funds for an Accuquilt die cutter being a senior citizen. Blessed that I can cut at all.

ckcowl

I always cut at the full measurements ( 2 7/8" = 3") then trim after making my units to the size they should be

Jeanne S

I agree with rounding up and later trimming down. I would have problems cutting that accurately!!

toverly

That drives me nuts too. I would definitely make them larger and square down. If it's not a fabric kit. I think some kits are made mathematically and it may not have enough fabric.

ManiacQuilter2

Usually that is the size when HST are involved.

willferg

I worked on a quilt once that had small nine patches in a bigger block. The little blocks had to be 2-7/8 inches, and I huffed and puffed but finally did it and it wasn't so bad, and it really did have to be done that way. That said, for HSTs I always go bigger and trim down. Good luck with your project!