Pping is like all things new ..sometimes..after we have done them..it is best to give it a little space..then go back..learn new tricks as u go..I agree that.. that pattern..could have been done without pp very easy..the suggestion to give each piece a little extra material is the way to go..when u pp u know some material will be wasted..so it is best to stick with patterns with points and etc..so u don't mind the little waste when u see the perfect points..nice quilt..just think of it as the perfect quilt..all straight lines..all seams meet perfect..that is worth a little extra material..