"I started quilting because I got tired of the couple of clothing projects I'd tried never fitting like they did on the cover of the envelope."
Love this comment you made in your earlier response - I too stopped garment sewing for the same reason..by the time I figured out how to make the pattern fit me my body changed.
why not try something where nothing has to fit - make a few dog beds, dog's don't mind if seams don't match or colors don't "go" and they always appreciate the gift...animal shelters love receiving these. Stuff with old clothes, fabric scraps, etc. As another poster said, you can use these as a chance to try out a new block or technique so if it doesn't go right, who cares.