It does get easier. I just watched it on the web and learned it at home. I love how accurate it makes the block and you can use up a lot of scrapes and you can have some pretty small pieces in your pattern. I wish I knew how to post a picture because I have done blocks with over hundred pieces in them. The most important thing is always follow your numbers in the order given and follow the directions on sewing your sections together and you will do great. It is so much fun. There is a lot of free patters for paper piecing on the web. So find some easy ones and just practice using scape fabric.