For anyone who still needs to get the software, the Dear Jane website has a special for the Dear Jane and the Dear Hannah software together for $60, which includes shipping. I just ordered mine.
http://www.dearjane.com/order.
I'd love to join in. I have the book, rulers, and fabric already, just waiting for my software now. I've wanted to do one for years. I think I'm ready now, with your motivation to keep me going.