I'm so glad to read this post! I am new to quilting and am having the same questions.
I am working on a basket pattern from a quilt shop hop that I just participated in. I'm thinking maybe this was too advanced for me. I started out just great, but I have taken out far more seams than I have sewn so far! The blocks are supposed to be 12 1/2 in. square when finished and ....well, lets just say that's not happening. :( I never dreamed piecing a quilt top required an engineering background. I think that I've measured and measured and sewn a perfect 1/4 in. seam allowance and THEN....the block does NOT come out right. My fingers are so tired of removing seams.
Does everyone start out this way??? Will I eventually learn from trial and error??? (ok - lots of error).
Needing encouragement here. Thanks for letting me whine. :cry: