Please, don't give up.Have you ever had any classes ? If you could find a good instructor you could learn basic skill cutting and how to get the quarter inch seam etc. in a couple classes. I know 2 hrs. away is a long drive it will be worth it if you have the diesire to quilt it won't go away you just need help to get you on the right track .Do you belong to a quilt guild if so share with your group.
Good Luck.