Welcome to the board. I am new to quilting myself, wife took me to so many quilt show that I finely dicided I can do that. I started this summer and have made two queen tops and one baby quilt am cutting out a throw now. I am retired AF but not retired from work at this date. I am a member of VFW and AL and I thank you for the work you are doing. When I do retire from work I plan to quilt for some of the homes also. You are correct in saying that there is a lot to learn. My wife is a great source of information and knowledge. I have trouble picking out fabric that goes together but I guess if I like it that is most important part. If it is ugly to someone else that is their problem. So much to to do so little time.
Again welcome.