Dear Sharon,
Don't dispair. When I started quilt work back in 1995, my work was a mess. There is so much to learn. I kept up and you know, it's still not perfect but I'm enjoying the process. Some good advise I can see from other answers. Take classes. If you can afford a beginners class, that would be a big help. Someone mentioned paper piecing. That really helped me to get my points together. ...and there are so many books out there that can be helpful plus free instructions on the web.
and eventually, you'll find your niche or the type of quilting you feel most comfortable with. There are so many choices now. I found mine in hand piecing, quilting, applique. My best friend found hers in art quilts. Another friend just loves all by machine. Keep at it.
Happy Quilting. :thumbup: