noveltyjunkie - you are the best pin in the pin cushion! You spoke with grace and forthrightness in every idea that needs to be addressed by fabrichore. Hurrah, for both of you and fabrichore, do lighten up upon yourself. I have been there done that years before my retirement and it really did not solve too many problems. Make time to sew; it is very relaxing. Forget about patterns and exact corners. Just strip quilt 10 inch blocks or make rail fence blocks. These can be done with nothing to think about and the personal bonding with fabric and creating of colors will make you feel so warm. Best wishes and please do not give up on yourself.