I also am self taught. I learned from looking around on line. My first quilt was a block of the month offered free. If I can do it anyone (almost) can. I am disabled in a wheelchair and do not have use of my right side. I give quilts as gifts they come out so well. Not giving up is a key ingredient. Relax, let the errors become a lesson and plug on. If you really want to learn this craft, you will. I found that bigger pieces and blocks were easier.