Your first quilt is amazing. Great work! Also your machine looks very nice. Can't believe someone would just throw it away but some see it as junk. We see it as a jewel. Can't wait to see your next quilt. I am also self taught & now days with the internet it is so much easier to get info. I used to get my info at the library. I was always checking books out on quilting. There are a ton of great you tube videos to help you with anything you want to know about quilting. Also if you ever have questions you can count on the board members here. They are always willing to help. They are a great bunch of people.