I know how you feel. But do try it, Once you have used the tube methed you will enjoy it, when sewing strips together , sew in alternating directions, make sure all seams are pressed correctly and line up, and keep even firm presure on your ruler, When I started my bargello I cut the first 5 strips put them on my design wall to check placement, sewed together then cut 5 more added to first five on wall then sewed. that way If I got lost it was only 5 strips. It is slow work, but I have enjoyed it. Yep it is a WIP!!LOL