I recently used "Crazy Eights" pattern by "Bits & Pieces" and found the same thing. It showed how to make the block and just said "Move, mix up and turn the blocks so the colors are distributed evenly throughout the quilt. There will be 2 blocks left over. " First, why did I waste my time and money on two blocks that I don't need? And if I bought a pattern, I expect it to be directions for a quilt, not just for a block. I ended up using the blocks with a whole different design in the center. This is why I very rarely spend my money on patterns. There is so much out there for free, and I might as well just make it up myself anyway.