I have just started and it was just a matter of wanting to try it. I went to library and got a lot of books and then bought a small project book on how to teach kids to quilt. I figured that would be the most basic instruction I could get. I made a table runner first and my second project is HST Twin size quilt . Excited to see how it will turn out. Some of my points are not perfect. Wish me luck. I am loving it so far!