Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D
I was born and raised in Vancouver, still have a lot of family there :D
I would go to the library online, and put some holds on quilting books. Every book teaches from a different perspective, this way you can find one that works/makes sense to you.
Also, check out these classes offered here on the board in the tutorial section. Look through the rest of the tutes here too :D:D:D
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-66776-1.htm