I actually bookmarked all of your tutorials for future reference. I didn't want to lose that valuable info!
I'm not talking about blocks made of 2 half square triangles. I made 40 square in a square. I followed the directions given and I had to cut 40 hst out of squares and attach 1 on 2 opposite ends of a square. The next step was to cut 40 more and attach them on the other 2 opposite sides to finish with a square in a square. I'd never seen that particular block before, but it was pretty cool when it was completed.
I called the quilt shop that gave out the directions (it's a mystery quilt). The gal said when it comes to the QSTs, know that you are making the first half of flying geese. Once she said that, the diagram in the "clue" made sense. I said that while I couldn't remember what it was, I knew that there was a shortcut to making flying geese. She said to stick to the pattern. It may not be the shortcut, but at least I would learn the old fashioned way. She must be one of those people that doesn't cut corners. But I get how to make it now. I have to cut 80 HST and 80 QST and attach 1 QST on the right side of each HST. When I do it, I'll probably post a picture because the more I read that, the less sense it made and I know what I'm talking about. I'm hoping to work on them tonight, so I'll be able to post a pic soon.
Thanks Shelly for the link and doing the tutes in the first place. They are really informative and they are explained well enough that even a beginner like me understands!!
M