Isa just turned 8. We have done several projects togeher - all the kids and I. This is the first one that is really serious (can you say that about something that will be so crazy and fun?) & complicated. The other projects were just something to do, and to occupy some time. Not really anything that was planned to keep long term. Thanks for your suggestion of squaring after. I will try that. I also thought if it is just a small corner that is missing, I could just sew a star button over it or something like that! My philosophy is that there are no fatal mistakes, just opportunities for creativity!