Oh my Gosh, With all your sewing background, your just a quilter in disguise.. You've made wedding dresses! Oh my your more then ready. It's the "THOUGHT" thats overwelming, thats all. You and dear Hubby study wild flowers, in no time you'll be able to put that expertise on fabric. Quilting is just your next step of expression. In no time, you'll be giving us instructions on what and how you created your work of art. I say read the basic's of quilting and then create your own. Fear is your greatest enemy.