I signed up for a "quilting class" at the local Vo-Tech Center of the high school. We learned a lot, had two very good teachers. The first thing I made was in that class and we did a wallhanging consisting of a Dresden Plate and that Shoe-Fly thingie pattern on the other. Then our local Library began a quilting class and we later formed a Guild. We've made lots of different quilts now and it is very good to join a group if you can. If no group is available for you, find a pattern you like, maybe just simple "blocks" and watch lots of on-line videos. They are great and you can also get answers here on the Board! Good Luck - you'll love it!