Originally Posted by Riversong

May I add a hint??? I tried this,and if you fold your piece with the x on it and make a small cut before you sew it ,it is easier to cut the x part later than trying to get the scissors into it...does that make sense???

Originally Posted by zennia

Last night I made some mug rugs using this technique. I fussy cut some snowmen for the center block and went from there. They turned out real cute.
Riversong thanks for the tip. I used my seam ripper with much caution to start my cutting. I like youe idea.

Originally Posted by Psychomomquilter

I have made the first block, wow! i did it!, one question though, after we cut it and all, are we to sew the triangle sides or to iron them. I cant wait to do the other blocks!!