bstanbro, you are serving as a wonderful example to me of persistence. Now I know what frustration really is, and will remind myself that my little difficulties are just that, little!! I appreciate how dedicated you are to your craft, to have tried 5 times before coming to ask for help, and without once setting the pattern on fire or throwing it into the compost heap!!
Your choices of fabric are so beautiful, your project is going to be well worth all your efforts, and you can be extra proud because you didn't give up, but stuck with it!!!