I have to laugh! As a beginning quilting teacher, I can't tell you how many quilters-to-be want to start with the most difficult pattern first --- all those bias edges, all those not quite matching points, all those Y seam set-ins.....ugh!
Not in *my* class, they won't! I always say, "Lets' learn to make Brownies first, before we try to make the 4 tier wedding cake, okay?" It's amazing you even continued, but I'm SO glad you did! Think of the pleasures your children have now! :-D
Kudoes to you!
Jan in VA