I also did an Eleanor Burns quilt from one of her books recently and the same when I first read it I thought it seemed confusing but when I started the quilt it was so easy to follow I think its because she pays alot of attention to detail and gives lots of advice and takes you back to basics reminded me of how things should be done instead of 'my' way!!! lol and would definitely choose fabric over a class - go for it am sure you will be able to do it once you start - just take it a page at a time