Hi Singalong and welcome to the board! Just what is this project that you bought that you think is sooo way over your head? One option is to just take the projct you bought and start out slowly...do just 1 block at a time and then you'll end up with the entire quilt done. :lol:
If you really feel you need a confidence builder first...what about a nine patch...or rail fence or something very simple.
You can go to
http://www.quilterscache.com and look at the blocks listed as "beginner" and you should be able to find something that you can start with.
Show us what you are up to...we love pics!