Not really a beginner but still trying out new things. My 1st paper pieced project was Jenny Beyer's Crystal Star. Didn't really have a problem with it and fell in love with paper piecing after that. Took another year before I started another paper piecing project though and tried the Arcadia. That one gave me issues as I wasn't understanding the instructions. Finally some of my friends tried to help me understand but I went into "AGHHHHHHHHH!" mood and couldn't fathom what they were saying but after walking away for awhile I figured out what they were trying to say and finished the blocks. Still isn't quilted but at least the quilts are put together.