Dear Alabama_Quilter, yes, your response really helped. When I mentioned the half blocks, I was referring to the blocks next to the border, forgetting that what may be considered one block is really four blocks turned in different directions. So, what I referred to was actually 2 blocks, instead of the four. Thank you for taking the time to respond so quickly. I have many, many 3.5" background squares (from another project) and 2" strips from yet another project that will work very nicely with Pineapple Blossom. Thanks again. :-) Bellesabob