WOW! What a variance of opinions! I was hoping for something definitive one way or the other. I still don't know whether to get one or not. I have wasted so much fabric and time that I am nearly ready to admit that I just can't be good at everything (wait! .... did I just say that?!?!?) Seriously, though, while I have been able to pick up my piecing skills with the help of my wonderful local group and all the tips and help I get from all of you on this Board, I don't think I'll ever make it to the Carnagie Hall of FMQ no matter how much I practice, practice, practice. I just wanted to know whether this one last aid might do the trick, but it seems that there is no magic pill for this any more than there is for dieting. LOL! Thanks to all of you who took the time to answer my question. Happy quilting .... I guess my LA will be getting more business from me.