I have made a few quilts. I am self taught. See something I like read about it. Get all the info I need, DH figures how much fabric. I don't have a quilting machine. It's too expensive to send out. I stick with fairly easy things. I made an around the world quilt using one size blocks. I am working now, on my first log cabin quilt, and it's looking pretty good. I am planning to make a double irish quilt for my younger sister, and that looks to be pretty easy. Jacobs ladder is another. Good luck to you