Have you seen a picture of the layout you want to make?? I saw one recently on the board with the sashing done in white. I like working with 6.5 cut squares Try a test run with 9 squares. Sew them together, then cut down the center of the Nine patch block vertically and horizontally. There, you will have 4 DP9 blocks. I believe on the PBS show Quilts of Valor that Eleanor Burns teaches someone who is new to quilting to make this quilt for a veteran. Hope this helps. Good Luck !!