Take a deep breath exhale and cut. You will be shaky at first but you'll get the hang of it. I was in Castle Rock last year for the Shop Hop and discovered they have a lovely little quilt shop at a strip mall uh I am trying to remember what is around it but can't sorry. I bet if you go in there they will be able to help you. The ladies were really nice, I even won a spool of thread on the door prize. Try that and see if it works. I like the post from the lady who said she is moving to your area in May....see quilters always "bind" together. Welcome from Northeastern New Mexico.