here are some VERY basic directions: make the 9-patch block any size you want. Press so it lays relatively flat. cut the vertical column in the center in 1/2 (measure the center square to be cut in half, not the whole block). Without moving the block, measure the horizontal row center square to be cut in half. Both cuts-horizontal & vertical-should go the entire length of the block. Arrange the new pieces any way you like. Remember that the outer 4 squares will never be cut-good place to put focus fabric and that the center block makes the smaller little squares. hope that helps some.