I have just started to really practice my topstitching whether it be straight lines or SITD or following outlines from stencils. I feel your angst! I'll let items sit while I gather my courage. Sometimes it sits as my creativity neurons fire away or the project speaks to me as to what will look/work best. To top off my anxiety I am facing a learning curve using a Singer 15-91.
Absolutely agree ---Every quilt I learn something new!!
I have faith in you!!