I have only been quilting for about 6 years. I made a quilt for my granddaughter who then came and asked me to help her learn to quilt. I believe she qualifies as a newbie. We are having so much fun together. We shop, sew, did the Treasure Valley shop hop. She is learning and so am I. I am so blessed. She has finished her first quilt and is starting on one for her mom-in-law.