You're a brave lady to start out with a king-sized quilt! That's a lot to handle! You might want to start out with a lap-sized quilt or even a wall hanging, just to get your feet wet and to learn some of the techniques. Success breeds success, so if you can manage a smaller project OK, then you'll be ready to move on to something bigger. Just a suggestion! Don't want you to be overwhelmed on your first try!