Welcome! Barb gave you some wonderful ideas here so will let them sink in.....but feel free to ask questions and discuss anything you come across or are curious about. As for taking up quilting....one thing....it is sewing....whether straight lines..s (seams) or curves (sleeves) or even the tricky Y seam (ever done a bit of upholstery?)...so don't let it scare ya' or create a big mystery. The only real difference....we get to play with so much more of that lovely material.....and oh my! the gadgets we have as well. Enjoy!