JN patterns are not easy but they are worth the effort. I really wish she would put more effort into the fabric selection and placement-perhaps with gray scale diagrams. I know she and her husband (or son?) work very hard to produce a great product. I took a class with one of her 'certified' teachers and I enjoyed the 'hand holding'. However, I need to be able to apply what I learned to other JN patterns. I wish you luck, one step at a time.