And this post from 2009 on the QB - Scroll down for the author's (Carol) response:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/bought-new-book-t32385.html
Okay, I think I get it now.
That tutorial I referenced had me a bit confused.
You only cut 2 of the fabrics (those pictures didn't make it clear)
Ordered the book already - the drawings of the motifs will be helpful.