Thanks for your info. I have put a drawing of what I am trying to do on here. My mom says she doesn't think it will work. It is what I have my heart set on. I want the center square to be 8" ( I really like the material). I know that I could do a 9 patch but I would prefer the center to stay whole. What do you think? I haven't been doing this long but I do like it - once I figure out what I am doing.