do a variation of the 9 block, cut blocks 4 1/2 inches. 3 rows of 3, make all the center blocks white, after 9 block is made cut evenly in quarters, mix them up and turn so that 2 little white squares are point to point, you'll see the pattern when you lay the rows together the white blocks are set in each row of 2 just finished a top that way and am ready to get it quilted I also put a 2 and 4 inch border on the quilt