I learned because out of the blue, my daughter asked if I could make her one. I never really sewed before! It was close to summer holiday, so while on vacation in France, I found a small little quilt shop and during a rare heat wave, the owner sat with me and gave me a beginner's course, teaching me to work by hand, and sewing machine. I'd recommend finding a good teacher so you can learn the traditional basics, and then take it from there.