I understand your frustration. I have run into several "projects" like this one. I do the best I can and when it is done, I surprise myself. It will all work out and I have confidence you will like what you come up with too. Taking a break is good. I have a quilt to repair that is about half coming undone and old fabric.....Now it is almost done but took hours to repair. I do one spot at a time and when I finish..Wahoooooooo. Love to see it when you are finished.