When I first took my paper-piecing class, the teacher placed the tape dispenser right by me. I felt like the slow one in the class. As the class progressed and I had the 'I got it" moment, I was pressing my 3 blocks when the others were still piecing. I do still paper piece but only when it is something special and then it is for special blocks in a quilt. I am glad I learned and once I get started, things move along fairly quick. It takes patience and persistance.