I AGREE. go to a local quilt shop that will help you with your project. for the price of $10 you sure can't beat that. I think a larger store in lansing Michigan even have hours scheduled for people to come in with whatever project they need help with. and I don't think there was a cost involved. not sure. correct me if am wrong. but gee, if you spend $150 for kit + backing and batting. they shouldn't care.