Welcome Sue, hope you are going to join us here as well? when we get tothe harder ones we will all be here to help each other.
I had a problem with the needleturn, just me, dead awkward, however I have managed to make a much better job of my one trial block by using vegetable paper (greaseproof paper) as the templates and then cuting them out of the fabric leaving a small turn over seam allowance. Then I basted them. When finished you can can the back (to stop the bulk) and take the paper out. I am a much happier bunny than I was yesterday.
If anyone wants pictures (some follow those better) I am happy to show you.
Elle