Your "hate" will turn to "love" when you get
it figured out! I do a lot of PP (yes, avatar is PP) and here are my best tips:
Use the cheapest computer printer paper, or even newsprint, that you can find.
Use a large needle--90-- and tiny stitches.
Pull, press new piece *securely up against* stitching line before adding next piece.
Use an Add-A-Quarter ruler
**Before sewing the piece on, fold it into it's intended position, then hold the whole item to the light so you can see through the paper to check that the new piece is big enough!**
I have a tendency to daydream in the midst of PP, so I made a rule for myself--never, ever, cut against the folded paper edge. If you aren't cutting against the add a quarter ruler, you are doing it wrong.
Breathe
Have fun!! :thumbup: :thumbup: