I dont have one but many.....I agree with all that are posted.
STARCH!!!!!
Everybody has to learn. Find a quilting buddy who will help you.
Most printed directions make absolutely no sense. It is not you. You tube and DVD's are your friends.
Buy a great seam ripper....you are going to need it. I use the surgical ones and buy them in bulk.
If at first you succeed, dont look so surprized!
So what if that project came out awful, dont you have a crazy aunt who loves you that you can give it too?