Oh my goodness, this has me making a determination to use my tool that looks like two cups upside down on a curved handle (can't think of the name of it, I got it a couple of years ago at a Paducah show) as I get started on a quilt I have in my mind for the upcoming county fair. 1/2" is a lot. I do hope it doesn't make you lose interest in your quilting habits/jobs/interests/fun.....