Believe me using the quiltsmart.com fabric is the only way to go. I made one following directions cutting and sewing pieces together in rows and then sewing the rows together. My fabric was gorgeous, my quilt was a nightmare and ended up in the trash. Next time I used quiltsmart and ironed on my pieces, sewed my seams and have the most gorgeous quilt in the world, everyone who comes into my living room comments on it and every seam is perfect! It took me about a week from start to finish! Don't do it any other way! Trust me! I know what I'm talking about and I am not affiliated with quiltsmart in any way.