this is a great trick. I learned it differently when we in Florida about 7 or 8 years ago but we cut the background out last and for the life of me I can't remember how we did it but this is aDrunkgreat way. If you cut those those in quarters a Drunkerds Path quilt with the smaller squares. I did that and also made a turtle quilt that I gave my daughter. With a little imagination you can do a lot with these squares. I will have to make the block this way.