Shown in the pictures below are the February Quilter's World magazine and my pattern on page 65. I just couldn't contain my excitement so I'm sharing it with you.
Now for the hint. I was cutting a dark fabric with a busy pattern the other day and found it hard to see the edge of the fabric through my ruler. After squinting and holding my breath trying to line up the edge I finally realized if I cut from the wrong side of the fabric I could see it much better. If you have a hint you'd like to share please contact me at jaybeehive@yahoo.com . I promise not to pester you. I will even delete your contact after I read your email. The only thing I ask is if you would allow me to share your hint on my blog. Let me know if you want your name mentioned or not for sending the hint to me. As always thank you for visiting.
~Joan~
Here is my version of this fun game. Enjoy the following instructions to create your own. The finished block measures 8-1/2" square. The buttons are 1-3/8". You'll need 5 each of two colors. CAUTION: This game should be made for older children as it could be a choking hazard for the younger ones. 
From this pieced strip cut (3) 2-3/4" sections as shown below. Measure the length of your sections. Ours measured 8-1/4" long. Cut (2) pieces this length from the 1" x 18" green piece.
Finishing the block: Place the backing face down on a table. Layer the batting on top of the backing. Layer the pieced block on top of the batting, right side facing up. Pin together. I machine quilted the layers together using a walking foot and sewing a slightly curved line down the center of the green strips. Machine baste around the edges. Trim the batting and backing even with the pieced block. Attach the binding as for any quilt. ~
This is our tree in all it's glory of 18 inches. The quilt was a flower pattern I found in a magazine last year. The reds cinched it for that poinsetta look. 
This 17" square wall hanging was made using a novelty print and attic window blocks. It's hard to see but the border fabric print is Christmas lights. The right bottom corner is wrinkled from being stored. I have to confess at being lazy and not pressing it flat before I photographed it. It really is perfectly square. 
Whats Christmas without gingerbread people? This girl and boy gingerbread wall hanging meaures 13" x 24". I taught this in a class one year. I embellished with baby rick rack for the icing on the arms and legs. Buttons were used for the eyes, nose, and on the boys chest. It was a quick and fun project. The last picture below shows my "Photo Ornaments" that were published in the December 2009 Crafts and Decorate magazine. They measure 3-1/8" x 4-1/8".
As always I thank you for stopping by. I look forward to sharing the new year with you.