When I was a very new quilter, I saw a PP pattern that I had to make. I had to--it had everything but my name on it. I bought the kit and taught myself to PP so I could make it. I ended up making 6 of the little wall hangings for gifts. I still love it.
If you want to learn to do something, find a pattern that you really, really want to do. Decide you'll do it and you'll find out you can.
The violet pattern that's too small can be enlarged on a copier. If you want it really large, it can be printed on 2 or more pieces of paper.