Hi Victoria,
Welcome to the best quilting site ever. I am a new quilter, only 8 months, I piece all of my quilts on the machine. Don't be afraid of it, it is so easy and so much faster and more accurate. I chain piece a lot and can sometimes put a top together in 2 or 3 days. I use the rotary cutters to cut strips and squares etc. So far I have made 8 quilts, 3 of the king size. I made them for my children and made them 110 in by 110 in so they could be used like a comforter, then I take leftover material and make matching shams. If I can do it, anyone can. Just jump in and get going and you will never stop.
Jane Sisk, Tucson, AZ