What should you cut?
One light and one dark square, each 5 × 5 in; makes two units.
| Finished / unfinished | 4 in finished; 4.5 in unfinished |
|---|---|
| Seam allowance | 1/4 in included in cut sizes |
How do you assemble it?
Put squares right sides together. Mark a diagonal. Sew 1/4 in to both sides of it, cut on the marked line, press open, and trim each unit to 4.5 in square with seam on the diagonal. Outer 1/4 in seams leave 4 in finished.
Which sources did we use?
- SewingCritic quilt geometry and planning sizesoriginal worked calculation · read 2026-11-04