sval: you said, "I just keep reaching this road block. And am ready to give up quilting because of it."
What you need to do is get over this hump/road block and then you will be on your way. Cut a swatch out that is maybe 6" x 6", make a quilt sandwich, mark it like it has been suggested and try it. Perhaps make 4 swatch sandwiches and see if a little of the fear is gone by the time you get the 4th one done. However, don't do all 4 in one day.
I had the fear; I didn't breathe; and then one day I just crawled over the road block. It will happen if you keep trying. You will be so much happier than if you give up all together. It is like learning to ride a bicycle. I fell in the ditch several times and was never going to ride a bicycle. But, I did learn and loved riding my bicycle all over town (in the days when it was safe to do). I hope you will try.
Last edited by SewExtremeSeams; 05-21-2015 at 04:58 PM.