I am loving all of them. No two alike, some totally scrappy, some a bit more controlled. Yes I have enough to make a mockup but want to get a bit more done. What I noticed about mine is that a couple of my "dark" stars are flowing into the dark corners. So if I ever do another one I will make sure that my corner squares have a good contrast with the stars. LOL LOL that way I can be a bit more of a control freak. But truly am loving mine. The press/cut question?? I find that if I press the corners flat first to set the seam, trim a quarter inch from the seam and then press open that they lay a lot flatter. But to each his own. Have a great day. Couple errands to do early early and then back to the machine. Should pretty much have the day open. Retta from warm soggy NWFlorida gulf.