I tried to do this pattern, got help picking fabrics (I have some color challenges) and simply could not get it to look good. I gave up on it. I think the directions are a bit too high level.
I do know how to read and follow directions. I made my living writing requirements for computer systems, which means that I am very logical. So logic wasn't the problem...but perhaps the fabrics were.
Needless to say, I don't recommend this pattern to anyone. However, other people seem to love it.