I started my daughter off with 6 to 7 in blocks. She chose which fabrics she wanted and the placement. To say the least her blocks wouldn't line up (which I knew they wouldn't) so I put sashing in between the rows so you couldn't tell. I showed her how to do stitch in the ditch and knotting (or tying) the quilt. She was frustrated in the beginning because she could see the puckered fabric here and there and the un-straight seams but that didn't last long. Because at her friend's baby shower everyone thought it was beautiful; she was very proud. I told her that is what's great especially when you quilt for people who don't; they don't see the imperfections; just the beauty