I took a beginner's quilting class at my LQS. After those three lessons, I decided to join the Bonnie Hunter Mystery and make Orca Bay. Talk about frustration! It almost caused divorce, LOL. I bet there are not two seams or points that meet where they should, but I was (am) so proud of that quilt. I have a stack of pieced tops waiting to be quilted and I will begin on my own longarm in about a month (as soon as my sewing room is remodeled and the longarm is set up). That first quilt top will NOT be the first one I tackle but I will tackle it one day. I expect the same frustration and excitement that I experienced while making Orca Bay. I have never looked back. Back then, I did not know that there were things I needed to "work up" to. Now, maybe I am a little too hesitant to try new techniques. It's still the best therapy!