I would suggest you take a couple of basic classes. They even have one on cutting - using the rotary cutter and mat and basic rulers. Then there's one on machine piecing. I think if you take a couple classes where the teacher can show you exactly how it's done, it'll make you feel you've accomplished something. Good luck. I'm going to take a class on piecing. I already took one on cutting. I've made a couple quilts but I always run into trouble somewhere, so I'm looking forward to the classes.