Sometimes the learning process and doing process takes a little longer. I go through the different books and look at the designs and videos and buy material and do everything but go to the machine or get the cutter out for the pattern. it's hard especially if much of your life you've been led to believe you will never be good enough. I don't do for anyone in particular and I definitely don't do deadlines. Just do a little at a time, different blocks and eventually you will have a sampler. Doesn't have to be big. Maybe put 2-3 blocks (or even one) together. Then take a break. I've had through my life the potential for 4 quilts and all of the material was pitched in the trash mistaken for rags because they were parts of blocks. The time will come when you start up that machine or pick up that needle and thread. maybe just do small projects, like one disappearing 9 patch or D4P. just one. Take a scrap piece of material and just practice your stitching on the machine, doesn't have to be big, practice the 1/4 by trying to eyeball it. See how far you can go with that seam. if nothing else then shut the door and wait for another day. Just make sure you check out the board. There will be something to wake up that sleeping beauty. We will all be here when you wake up out of that funk. DH may be right. It's llike one of those damn phobias that is almost paralyzing. Prayers from the Gulf it won't last long.