Omg wow so many wonderful responses, thank you all so much! Doing this alone I wonder...but reading all your responses has been so great! Thank you all so much! I hope we get more responses as each and everyone of you have had wonderful input!. I really love this board! I think you all have made me feel like maybe I am doing this the right way....stitch by stitch, trail and error! Thanks again for all of your responses! Stupid question though...when you guys tear your fabric do you go back to the cutting board to make it straight without torn edges. I know silly question, but again inch by inch, stitch by stick and a whole lot of support really helps. By the way today was a wonderful day practicing! Things came together for me and I now can't wait to put a quilt on but....maybe one more practice piece? Am I still afraid to get on the horse? Probably but it's never stopped me before so I will have to think what's next, practice piece or one of my quilt tops I have piles on my loom! Let's see where I am at tomorrow, thanks to all of you, this us a great support board!