I have the pattern, but haven't tackled it because of the templates. I'll be doing Dunster's pattern first which I have also. However, we have a new QB member, 27thPlanet, that is doing this as her FIRST (!!!) quilt. Here is a link to her latest post:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t215726.html. Perhaps the two of you could commiserate together! Good luck!