I did it, I got myself to work on those Spring dresses.  I've been stewing over how to do the collars and finally made a break through.
I didn't want to do the traditional Peter Pan collar the pattern called for.  I wanted some open lace similar to historical lace collars sewn onto dresses.  (I have an antique lace collar from my grandmother's lace collection.  One day I'll use it on a dress for myself)  I'm inspired by the costuming on the Victoria TV series.
My Spring dress collars are not the authentic lace collars.  (historically lace collars were made as a separate item and sewn onto the dress after construction.  This way they could be reused for future outfits is wanted.  Lace was handmade special for this purpose. Sometime I hope to do this, but no time for these dresses).  I used store bought lace yardage and edged it with a lace trim.  It will be sewn into the collar the same way the Peter Pan was intended.

So collars are pinned in place ready to go.  I have the skirts ready, so my next major obstacles are the gathered sleeves and adding a net ruffle to the slip.  OK, I guess the zipper is going to give me pause, but I've given myself a 2 week deadline.

I find it helps if I assign myself a specific task to accomplish and just aim to get that one thing done.  Looking at the project as a whole can be daunting.  (as I get older I am less inclined to tackle long drawn out tasks - but single tasks I can handle).

I'm going to finish the dresses, make a handmade item (possibly cookies) to donate to the girls' camp fundraiser dinner, and then I need to get back to making another batch or two of strawberry jam.
(so much for giving myself small tasks........)