The software doesn't show you how to put the blocks together, what it does do is print out the pieces seperately, with the quarter inch seam allowance, or alternatively print out sections for foundation quilting, so in that respect, it is quicker. But don't worry, you will be able to do all the blocks from the book, it will just take a bit of extra preparation. That doesn't make you any less 'one of us' Janiacs!