when this pattern first came out, i knew i absolutely loved it. but i was a new quilter and knew i could never do anything like that. so..........i paid someone to do it for me. i went to lancaster and bought the fabric and gave it to the "professional". well the "professional" had the runner for several months. after 6 months or so i finally said, and when....coming soon was the response. and after a few more months and when.....coming soon. well finally i said just give it to me i dont care in what condition its in........well what a mess it was. i took it all apart, and i finished it. so have a little confidence in yourself. give it a try. its not really as bad as you think. and if it gets tough, pick up and walk away for a while.