Hi becky, So glad you joined us. Wal-mart has the basic stuff to begin with.Remember when you buy fabric to watch the weight of it, Wal-mart in Erwin has some really thin stuff on sale. But their regular stuff in pretty good to start with. You didn't say if you could sew now.If you can my advise is to start small, some kittie quilts to lay on would be a learning experience. I live just across the mountain if I can help you, I'm not great but I am willing to help.good luck.