Update : I did what a lot of people suggested and just took a step back yesterday, tried to clear my head. Made a nine patch with the material thinking that it might be better to just make an entire different block. Did not like that either so decided that I needed to clean my area, and sort through my fabric and try to get organized. Well, I fixed the blocks that I had and put the dark strips on one side. I will post pics as soon as my dd camera starts working again. I started to work on the other blocks and fixed and sewed on the first light purple. I still have to rip some, one time I had wrong sides together. Shees, like I am not having enough trouble, then I make a mistake like that.
I sure appreciate all the encouragement and the good advice. I love this web site. Someone asked me if I was left handed, sorry I am not, just making the mistakes on my own. :-) Thanks everyone.

That is what is throwing me off, that is how I learned it but that is not how I see it in the book. I am probably looking at the book wrong. I will get this, and make a beautiful quilt... right?

I am so glad it is getting better for you. Remember, quilting is fun, quilting is fun, quilting is fun...

That is what is throwing me off, that is how I learned it but that is not how I see it in the book. I am probably looking at the book wrong. I will get this, and make a beautiful quilt... right?[/quote]

You WILL get it.
Cut & stack & follow each step closely in the book.
It will "click" in & then you'll wonder why you had a hard time with it.
I wish I was closer......

:thumbup: Yes, I have been sewing on and off all morning and everyone was right. I see the 2 seems I sew over. I have it going in a circle and it has finally clicked. Thank you everyone, I could not do this one without everyone's encouragement and advice. Will post pics, I promise. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you...

Quilting Fan, check your messages, I just PM'd you about this project. Hope it helps. Where in Texas may I ask? Gerbie

YAY!!! I am doing the dance of joy for you!!! Happy quilting! :o)

WOO HOO ! Good for you :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Isn't it the best feeling in the world when "it" finally clicks!!!

Goodness, I don't know if I want to do a log cabin quilt or not if it's going to be this much trouble! I am left-handed but what would make this block difficult for a left-handed person?