my god-daughter's first quilt was a real simple one that she and I completed in about 3 hours. It was basically a fusible applique, she sewed borders on the square then fused designs. I layered it with batting and backing and she quilted it in one step! success. So, now she wanted to make a bed quilt. She picked about 49 fabrics from my stash, I cut 8" squares and she has sewn them together. REal simple, very darling. We will add a wide border then I'll teach her to use my HQ 16 to quilt it. She's done it all by herself and there's been no problem. Remember the adage, KISS? (Keep it simple stupid). My Lily is not stupid but simple worked great for an all-around success.