I usually cut slowly & with GREAT care (I think??) then when I start putting it together, I find that the size is way off???? Don't know HOW or WHAT I'm doing wrong?? I have been garment sewing for more years than I wish to admit & am used to dealing with 5/8" seams, where you CAN be off a little & it doesn't matter but now with quilting for about 2 years, I think it's the 1/4" seam that scares me! Plus, I think I over-iron! I, too end up ripping, re-cutting & resewing with 1/8" seams! My end result always looks fine but lots of 'blue' words go into it! haha! I am also a perfectionist, I hold myself to perfect seams, etc & when it doesn't come out right I have a fit! But I look at others & mine is just as good if not better! So don't be too hard on yourself, it's supposed to be fun & relaxing! :roll: