Unless a pattern says easy or beginner I don't bother with it. I enjoy the quilting process when I can pick it up when I have a few minutes (I hand piece and hand quilt). It's relaxation for me when I can do it at my leisure. It's a great stress reliever when I can see progress without having to spend a lot of time trying to figure out what I'm supposed to do next or having to rip out something because I didn't understand the directions the first time.