I've been quilting a long time.. before longarms and before computerized machines, just so you know some background.. and I draft a lot of my own patterns. I bought the book.. and would like to do it some time.. and I have to tell you the patterns/directions they give do not always even match the blocks they show.. that being said.. don't let that stop you.. do what you can and enjoy the process.. it's fabric and thread.. not life and death.. enjoy!! and come here for help if you need it.