Ok, I only read the first page of comments, so this my have already been mentioned. You my have forgotton to take a chocolate break chased by a diet coke. ok, so now you know my poision. What ever yours may be, go for it, as you do this you are taking a minni break, it works. How are your seams? Would a 1/4" foot with guide help? I read a previous post that said "don't precut your strips" well I have bought kits that are precut, refer to above poision. It really will turn out beautiful. I think most of us have been there and cussed that:).