I have found that really practicing on paper while sitting in front of the TV makes SOOO much difference before going to a sandwich. Also, the Craftsy classes are just awesome- you can forward just to the stitch you want to practice and watch it over and over. Leah Day, Angela Walters(more forgiving), and more advanced Cindy Needham. I also have Patsy Thompsom's DVD's, and a variety of books from JoAnns (with coupons). Just embrace the process and enjoy it. It won't be perfect in the beginning, but the mistakes won't show in the scheme of things!!