I totally understand. I was a wanna-be quilter for several decades but was afraid to plunge in and get started. This board was my inspiration to get going on it. I was reading about the doll quilt swaps and everyone was having so much fun I wanted to join in. So I finally did! It was very helpful to have a small, specific project and a deadline, and the encouragement of people who said, "Go for it! Try what you want...it doesn't have to be perfect!" That was the biggest single thing to getting me started. I've joined several swaps since and have had a great time. My husband is now asking me why I send away everything I make! So I've got to start doing something for us. I still have fear with each project, but deadlines are a GREAT motivator to get me moving.