I purchased a set recently, loved them, and have since ordered two more sets. It's so much easier and neater when pulling out the fabrics. My fabrics were set up like yours, but it was always difficult to keep it looking that way after pulling out a few fabrics and getting them back in. I really like the boards, however it really is a matter of preference. Yours looks great as is; the boards just make it a bit easier and neater for me.