Oh dear, I hate to see such frustrations. Your first few quilts will all be a learning process, so dont fret. And being your first quilt, it should go the way you had planned. Your auntie is already experienced and listen to her advice but doesnt mean you have to follow it. The first quilt will have mistakes in it, but is how you learn. It doesnt have to be perfect. Try to keep your peace and respect your auntie for her help, but design your own quilt with what you have in mind. Designing a simple quilt is like putting puzzle pieces together. yuppers, take pics, ladies here are a great help and full of good advice.