OK, I changed the pattern to work for an 8.5" square. This way you can get 5 squares from the width of the fabric. What I did was put the pattern into EQ and let EQ change the dimensions. Yes, you can do directional prints. I have a design wall so it was never a problem but you just have to make half of your blocks in one direction and the other half in the other direction. These are all done with an 8.5" square. A photo is worth a thousand words.