busy fingers

I made a quilt using one square and turned it a couple of different ways to achieve what you are asking. I found the block here

http://www.quilterscache.com/T/TennesseeBlock.html

and this is what is ended up like

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t201275.html

I love patterns that form others when you look into them.

Good luck with it and show us what you end up with.