It really isn't that bad. The 2 " blocks are all laser cut and come with the kit. I have the fusible with it and the grid on where to put the different color values. Ten sew the rows all one way then iron to one side and sew the other rows then you can start putting together all the pieces of the flowers. There are papers to show you how and where to oplace them all. The cutting out of the pieces is the worst. I have little pieces all pinned to my ironing board. Kind of looks funny. Just hope that iron will work tonight or I'll have to stop.