ArizonaKat, that is exactly how I do it. It is less stressful that way. imho. Joanelizbay, I still have all my boom blocks to put together. I made the mistake yesterday of writing down all the ufo's I could think of....oh, my. I have at least 6 sets. To reduce this number, DH is going to give me a day at the LA for Christmas. For $75, she will teach me to use the machine and let me use it all day, so I am going get a few things done after the first of the year. At least, that's the plan....