I made mine using parchment paper as my foundation. I didn't want small blocks so I cut the paper 13 inches then trimmed to 12 1/2 when I squared them up. I also would like to say that the parchment I used came from the dollar store, so it's not as expensive as using your good baking paper. If I am not mistaken I believe I bought 5 boxes for a queen size quilt and didn't use all of them.