When I posted my graphic of a way to cut this block, I meant no detraction from Helene's pattern. I agree that 'the laborer is worthy of her hire', in this case - the purchase of her pattern. To make the full quilt the way Helene designed it, if that's what the original poster wants to do, yes, she should buy the pattern. My post was only meant to show that this is an easy block....try setting it in a myriad of ways as I have done over the years.
I apologize for stepping on any toes, especially those of Helene's wonderfully loyal and supportive friends and fans.
Jan in VA