Mary, if you're new to sewing and quilting and really want to make this quilt just get really friendly with your box of pins. It will work and you can do it. Just don't expect to get it done in a week. When you pin the curves together don't stretch either one. Let the outer curve curl around the inner one like the cuff on a sleeve. Sew it with the inner curve up and let it curl up as you sew. It will come out fine. Once you do a couple you understand what I mean by "curling up". I love this pattern but always hated sewing curves until I discovered the method of not trying to keep it flat on the machine bed. This one is on my "to do" list.