I got to thinking... how could I use my noodles from swaps differently...
Well, this is how I used them:
I took two noodles, and with the right sides together, sewed down both sides of the noodle, like this:

Then, I took my F&P Flying Geese ruler, and used it to cut out Half Square Triangles:


After cutting all of the tails off, you come up with the unit you need to make the block (or to make bear's paws, or anything with HST)!

Also - I was wondering if anyone has seen anything like this before?