Can't give you much advice because I decided to make a lonestar as my first quilt and it was a disaster; first the material was very loose and flimsy, second I couldn't get the very center star to line up so it was put away for many, many years. I finally dug it out and took it to an Amish lady who put the top together for me. I think I would have ended up throwing it out because the aggravation was just not worth it. Please go slowly on yours and take it step by step and make sure all your seams are exactly the same size. Good luck.