As a newbie I've done both a quilt on point and a hexagon (using Maxine Rosenthal's method). The reactions from fellow quilters has been 'very surprised'. I guess they are supposed to be difficult. Now maybe I would have trouble with Y seams, but I'm glad I tried the methods as I did. It would be great if you can do it without the Y. But, if you can't, I hope that doesn't hold you back. You are so excited about this project! I am not sure how you got a space. Isn't that just the computer not being able to sew a good seam?