Jan, I won't be much help because I find the best way for me to get through, around, under, or over a wall is on the back of something new. Maybe you could take out something from that box in your closet and practice on your new toy. Don't worry about how they look together. Not a totally new project but a real change of activity. Remember quilting is to be primarily relaxing and fun. The hard places need to be spaced out so we keep going for the fun stuff.