As I read your remarks I can't help but think...That is me!!!! I mean, I don't care if I am quilting, sewing, knitting, etc. it is all the same. I have the pattern or at least the idea in my brain, showing me what I want to accomplish. Then, just dive in with both feet...don't "wait until you are a little more accomplished, know what you are doing,etc." (A frequent quoteI remember from my childhood) Now, as an adult, I pi ck up the pattern (or the draft ) and read step 1, complete that, then step 2 ,etc. until whatever I was "making" is completed. It may not be perfect, but at least I have put forth the effort to try and I have learned something new. However, sometimes it turns out to be better than what I was expecting!!! and that is a pleasant surprise. The bottom line is: Just start, slowly and step-by-step; before long it will be complete.