I did one of her BOM's at my LQS as a Saturday Sampler....honestly? never again. Was my first experience with templates, and to be truthful, I did much better at measuring and cutting strips down. When I was first starting out, I'd purchased a whole set of templates at a yard sale, figuring, eventually, I might use these. When I signed up for the BOM sampler, I was pleased to remember that I had them! haha. Joke was on me. Template cut pieces didn't fit together as well as the ones I just cut with a ruler. I found that the smaller the piece, the more likely to cut my finger instead of the fabric. and they slip around like crazy, even with little sandpaper dots! Good luck, whichever way you choose!