Hi,
DJ is not scary although it may seem overwhelming a quilting task when you first start. There is at least one very long thread here for the Dear Jane quilt project. There are several websites devoted to Dear Jane. There are also several groups to be found at Yahoo groups. There may be other groups and resources but that is all that I can think of at this time.
Depending on where you live there are classes, quilt shops that have BOM fabric distributions, and groups that get together to help and support and cheer each other on.
To me the HARDEST part is deciding if you want to have an authentic looking quilt, the updated version, what theme, what colors, what size, and how many, etc., as some decide to make more than one block at a time. Some choose to piece the blocks by hand, or a mixture of hand and machine piecing.
This quilt is done piece by piece and block by block. This quilt is a project that is not a sprint but a long distant marathon. Most groups start with the easier blocks and move on to the intermediate blocks, then the advanced. By the time you get to doing the advanced blocks you'll be able to get them done.
There are lots of DJer's who are willing to help you through any questions you might have. All you really need is scissors, needle, thread, ruler, paper, pencil and of course fabric along with desire, patience and determination. The other items listed certainly help make the process easier.
If and when you start, your Dear Jane will begin a new part of your quilting journey. Be fore warned though, Dear Jane can be VERY addicting! lol
Pam M