This was a challenging block for me but it did end up at exactly 12 ½" which is a miracle in itself. I mistakenly chose to use only three colours (hope this isn't the way my whole year will head) and so the finished design looks a little lop sided, but I will keep him for my January block anyway. Thanks sulabug & patricej, and thanks to other members who have also posted their blocks. [ATTACH=CONFIG]385269[/ATTACH]