I made a Pam Bono quilt before I really had any idea what I was getting myself into. Everyone is right, you have to follow the pattern very carefully and don't take any shortcuts and mark everything. I made her "Castle" quilt for my niece and I fell in love with it so I was very motivated. It seemed like every piece was a "custom" cut. A few times I had to put it down and walk away from it and clear my head. But it was worth it, my Niece loved it. Here is a picture of it finished.