Hi and welcome from Oklahoma City, OK. I was a novice 5 years ago when I decided to learn to quilt. I went to the local library and repeatedly check out the quilting books. I read books and magazines all summer. Finally started making crazy quilts out of denim for all my grandkids for Christmas. Got 5 twin size done (for all the older GKs) They are all still using them in their homes or cars. Just pick a project and go for it!