I have the book, CD, rulers and fabric. Ready to go. I am also have problems with the background fabric. Don't know if I want all the same background or mix & match my light fabrics. I have put together about 10 blocks a few years back in a class. The teacher downloaded the patterns from DJ's CD and would play around with the correct measurements so we were able to paper piece some of the blocks. She would hand out the next weeks block with the correct cutting and sewing instructions. I've tried doing the same thing without success. Looking forward to the class. Really want to finish this quilt before I really get old!