This QB has two BOMs going right now. I have jumped in on the Star BOM which is posted on the 15th of each month. I know my skill level is waaaaaay below that of most of the other participants, but I am using it as a learning experience and am making two of each block for the practice and so I will have two quilts at the end of the year.
The second BOM which is posted on the 1st of each month is Houses and the blocks so far are a little intimidating to me. They are paper pieced, which I have never done, and just look really difficult. However, looking at everyone's beautiful blocks, I am now tempted to jump in. I will probably wait until several have posted pictures and/or comments each month and hopefully I can learn from what they have done.
Basically, just think of this as a learning experience and try to learn from the others in the group. One day, you may be doing a BOM and be the one a new quilter asks for advice. In the meantime, stop being so hard on yourself...just enjoy the process and learn all you can.
Good luck! And post pictures of your blocks here. This group is sure to give you all the encouragement you need!