"I found this to be very delicate to put together. If you move the ties just a little too much, they started to rip. Then the knots were changing as to the color on top. Rather frustrating. it looks really nice finished, but not sure how long it will last. Afraid to move it too much. Also had six extra strips of the dark green at the end. Thought maybe I tied something wrong, but didn't. Big gap now at one end. I bought 2 because of the sale price, but now not sure what I'll do with the 2nd. Planned on having my daughters make it and give as a gift. Too fragile for them to try to tie it though. Again, easily rips. Oh well. It does look nice though, but would have paid more for thicker fleece."