This is what happens to me when chain piecing. Blah blah blah! I also feel the same way about snipping chain piecing threads apart. Most of the time I just stop doing it and start putting the blocks together one piece at a time. I know there is more thread wasted and that it takes longer but I feel like I am accomplishing something at least. When I can see the actual blocks coming together before my eyes I can stay excited. It's not a race either so I figure I should enjoy what I'm doing. Hope you can find a way to get through the remaining borders with all the great hints everyone else left for you!!