Quiltingnd, here's where you can find directions for the block:
http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2005/...und-world.html, no paper piecing involved. A few of us have found making the block turn out to be 12 1/2 inches is a bit challenging but you can read about some suggestions below. Hope you'll consider joining the group.
Following is a pic of the 7 completed blocks I've got now. The colors are WAY off - basement fluorescent lighting - but at least it's proof I've been stitching! [ATTACH=CONFIG]489200[/ATTACH]