Disappearing Four Patch

Easy instructions can be found here, on the Sew Wonderful blog.

what it uses: 5 inch squares (or could use another size square)

Peaches and Dreams....

From a free Judy Laquidara pattern.

What it uses: larger scraps, 2.5" strips, 1.5" strips, 2" strips

Modified Nine Patch

What it uses:

1.5" squares or 4.5" squares or 5" squares

1.5" strips

This block finishes at about 5" - you could, of course, start with a bigger square size...