I used to do my quilts exactly that way....and tried machine quilting a couple times. Didn't work at all.
But for tying it works pretty well, and baby quilts. I learned little by little and you will too! For one thing, you have this board! I didn't! I have really learned alot and I haven't even been here that long! Hang in there, try new things and ask questions and watch tutorials...it's a way higher tech world now when it comes to quilting.