thanks everyone. I have actually started it, and with a lot of wasted material and mistakes i think I finally got it. I did however make the middle strip to big again and now my 1/2 strips that you cut on a diagonal are wrong. I finally put it away but I at least feel like I am on the right track and know how to do them now. Now if I can only make it through this week I will have more time to quilt. June has been a bear of a month with all types of appt. for all the kids. My husband is gone so I feel like the Taxi driver. Will keep you guys posted of how it is going. Thanks for the hints, helps and support. Beth