Feel free to try cathedral window pattern by hand - it is very relaxing and a stress buster - believe it or not. I am self taught with the grandmother's flower garden. A coworker showed me a little but basically pieced it together myself again by hand - have been doing this since 2009 with 1930s reproduction fabric - just enjoy it, it's portable and fun to see all the colors coming together. Please be patient with yourself and enjoy - you'll do just fine.