For this blue one I added a 1 1/2" strip all around to bring my quilt to 54 1/2" square. Then I decided the colors I wanted to use and cut WOF strips 2 1/2" wide. Press these towards the darks and cut in 2 1/2" sections, sew together to make 9 patch. [ATTACH=CONFIG]473782[/ATTACH]Hope this gives you an idea or two that perhaps you can use.