Hi bj, if you are familiar with hand sewing it isn't hard at all and looks really cool!
I would just practice a bit on a small quilt sandwich- like a 12x12 piece or something of that nature.
Can't wait to see it!
Oh- about your phone. I have the same problem. So what I'm doing is sending the pics to my computer. Then you can play with it better.
Hope I've been some help to you.