Hello My first quilt was a logcabin. I took the class at JoAnn's and it was quilt a top in a day. It was easy and fun. I went to a class at a quilt shop a couple yrs ago on paper piecing and had it all cut out before I went. I still have not started sewing it yet.
My goal this yr 2011 is to start and finish this quilt.
Good luck with your first quilt. I would go to a class also.
Connie