I too am new to quilting. I started with a basic class at Joann Fabrics. The fee included the rotary cutter and other tools. After about 10 squares I went to a class at a local sewing shop where the instructor took us through the entire process resulting in a completely finished three square table runner. Both were good and I feel like I can quilt. About 4 years ago I made a t-shirt quilt with the help of a friend who quilts. I had to send it out to do the quilting. Most recently, I joined this Quilt Board and read the posts often. Had a question about my cutting board and received several suggestions. Sometimes the answers to questions on this site send us to web sites with free tutorials which are very helpful early in the morning when I cannot go to a friend. At any rate, I truly enjoy the quilting, and I hope you will too.