I've learned to enjoy patience when it comes to the beginning process.Running from shop to shop makes me nuts. I'll find/order the pattern I need, same with the fabric etc.It will all come together....& I save my last nerve :-)
I've learned not to save every quilting blog on line.There's no time to read that many & my puter thanks me!
I've learned to start every project with a new blade in the rotary cutter.I've learned to press every part of every block before sewing another seam....then sq up all sqs & all blocks.Then find a bit of leftover patience & enjoy the look, feel & satisfaction of making a quilt.