I am self taught. My first attempt was a mystery quilt. I thought I had to cut it out in advance which took two full days, then I thought I was to sew the entire top the day of the mystery. I couldn't go to kitchen, restroom anything. Talk about stress. As the day wore on hubby brought me food, watched for new step as I went to restroom. Top was awful. I didn't cut correctly, fabric WOW was too sheer, just a mess. It is all in a project box. Maybe I can salvage placemats or table runners using the blocks. However, I learned so much. First thing I learned was to try the step on a few pieces take a break till the next step. Do not try to complete a queen size top in a day for your 1st quilt! I am saying the main thing is to enjoy & learn. I learn something new every day on this board, you tube, online videos etc. I took 1 class in a shop. Must be better before I will humiliate myself like that again. Take a break & try try again. Make smaller projects for a quick accomplishment. Go girl ! You know you want to or you wouldn't have machines & a stash to die for.