kat13, please do try that method of making the block. It was so easy. I have always loved the Hunter's Star but was a bit intimidated by it & the directions I've seen in the past but Roolen's tutorial is so easy & well explained. I'm not sure what the block is suppose to measure out at but I was able to square mine up to 9 5/8" square. I'm going to make another one today & see what the size comes out to on it.