Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie

I like the big blocks, but you might reduce the pieces by app. a third and have somewhat smaller blocks. Determine a Finished main piece size you're happy with------say 5" (cut 5.5 square), cut the smaller side piece (5.5 x 3 seam allowance for a Finished piece that is 5 x 2.5. Then cut your long piece at 8 x 3 for a Finished piece that is 7.5 x 2.5. Your whole block would be 7.5 square finished.