Don't give up. I started quilting ablmost 3 yrs ago and have made alot of mistakes but have not let that stop me from learning the proper way to make me more successful and my quilting more enjoyable. Read alot from this group and you will learn alot as I have. I also joined a sewing group in my town and some really nice ladies have helped me alot too. I made 2 quilts before I realized I should be squaring up my blocks. Just lucky that my blocks were fairly accurate. I invested in a few rulers that has helped make my cutting more accurate and that way at least I am starting out on the right foot...lol Good luck and don't be afraid to ask questions here.