I will admit I was a little intimidated by my first one.  I can't sew anything at all.  And when I found out I had Shinja I almost fainted!  She can make such beautiful things.  But I ended up giving it my best shot.  Then I had Lisa and it was much easier the 2nd time around.  But with that said, during my first GE, Sylvia (Beamersmom) guided me through it.  If I had a question she answered it for me.  The 2nd GE, Shinja helped me and so did Sherry with Lisa.  So both times I have had others to turn to for help.  Even if admin didn't assign a mentor I know that there are a few on here that would be more than willing to help!