Both of your blocks are really nice. I might get started on mine tomorrow but not sure because I have my granddaughter tonight & tomorrow. She wants me to make her pj bottoms. There was a tip on Fons & Porter for taking the paper off the blocks. They said to run a tracing wheel along the seam & it helps to perforate it better. Also from past experiences you might want to leave the paper on until you have sewn all of your blocks together. Helps to keep it from stretching & distortion. Have fun with the block!