Hi Janet - I totally understand - I took sewing lessons when I was about 10 years old.........the blouse I made was unwearable and therefore I never tried anything again.........
.......that is until about 2 months ago - with the internet, and especially the people on this board, there is always someone to encourage you, give you their honest opinion and always willing to help with a question on how to do something.
While I'm waiting for a beginners quilting course to be offered in my area, I have come here for advise and help and sometimes it is overwhelming the responses I get.
Well enough of my rambling, if Dagny with all her "experiences" is still pursuing her passion..........seems like there is no reason for any of us to not just jump in.
So my advise, from a newbie...........pick something easy, quick and colorful and just do it........and slowly your confidence will build.........
I've made 3 quilted purses, a "sampler" of different blocks, some sausage pillow cases all on my way to my first quilt.......I am very nervous about starting it but as with my other projects.....I will just do it and learn from it.