I learned a little by helping at my church's charity quilting. We make quilts to send to other countries as well as local shelters for people.
When I found out I liked it, I took lessons to learn the basics about how to use the tools and how to sew seams.
I think one of the easiest quilts to make is a Turning Twenty quilt of the original design. That was my first actual quilt. It was easy to assemble and plan. You can use an assortment of fabrics that you find on sale. I would not spend a lot of money for expensive fabrics in the very beginning. I looked for fat quarters that were on sale in a local quilt shop. I still love it.