If you're afraid of "Y" seams, don't be. I was until I worked on a diamond logcabin pattern. Once the blocks were together it was all "Y" seams putting the blocks together. I marked the "1/4" at each end and matched them up and stitched. Its not that I love "Y" seams but I have a very healthy respect for them now........................also glad that part of the pattern is done too..........:-)