start with something simple, not alot of detail; maybe a 6" block. once you get started you will find that you are appliquing all the time!
i finally had to stop saying I don't like applique; when my daughter said, how can you say that you applique everything! like 99% of your quilts have applique...
and she's right. i love applique, some techniques better than others...but i applique ALOT! had a hard time getting started though :)