Thank you all for the great advice and encouragement!
Looking back over everyone's comments, I can see quite a few tricks and tips that will surely help me in the future.
While I do want to get this first quilt finished and wanted to work on it this weekend, I think the best option right now is to step away and work on some other minor projects until I can build my confidence back up.
I have done quite a few leather projects by hand, but I may try my luck with machine sewing my leather projects and see how that turns out for me. Those types of projects probably fall outside of this board, but if you are all interested I can share some of them as well.
Regards,
Steve