thanks Kitsie. I am loving this project. I have 16 large blocks now, and 6 smaller blocks. The end result will be 16 large and 16 small. I have to say that each new block is my favorite. There have been (rare) blocks that have gone together in three hours (start to finish, including cutting) with no seams needing to be redone. JOY! This new quilt is going to be better than my avatar. Believe it or not, I had not mastered the 1/4" seam at that time. Can't wait to see if anybody else has tried a block. Plus, I still would love to see the fabrics you all have picked out!