This might be a bit tricky. If you look closely at the block, you will see that it's based on a 6X6 grid, which doesn't divide nicely by 8". The half square triangles would need to finish at 1.333", which unless you paper piece would be tricky. Can you work with 6" blocks and maybe add a 1" border or sashing all around? If you go with a 6" block, the small squares and hst would finish at 1"..