9 inch blocks strips of 5 1/2 x 20 + in 3 different colors then for two colors where the solid block will be cut 5 1/2 x 10 1/2 then cut 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 then 3 rd color 5 1/2 x 20 + inch into 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 cuts what I am confused about is why 5 1/2 width if you cut it into 4 1/2?