WELCOME!! Scientists, engineers, and mechanics make the very best kind of quilters because they understand the step by step process. My advice is to keep it simple to start. You can teach yourself to sew. Just get out your manual, make sure you thread the machine properly and have at it with some fabric scraps. You don't have to buy these! Just cut up an old cotton blouse, shirt, even worn jeans you were planning to pitch.
DO NOT let yourself get frustrated! Slow and easy gets it done. You will find a world of help here, at your local library and local quilt/fabric shops. A beginner's class will really start a fire under you as well as give you confidence, help and Quilty friends!
Wish I were closer. Teaching one on one is such fun!
OMT, the simpler your machine the better at the beginning. The electronics on most of the newer models make them sophisticated enough to make your breakfast BUT lots can go wrong. I prefer the older more mechanical models for myself. "Each to his own as the old lady said when she kissed the cow!"
Most of all, have fun!