Welcome and hello from southeastern West Virginia. I'm so sorry for your loss. I took a quilting class in 1976 six months after the death of my beloved grandmother, an avid quilter, just to feel closer to her. And it did...but 35 years later I'm still hooked. I hope you find a mentor who will help you get started. Please don't get discouraged. Find a local guild...I know there is one close to you....that's probably where you'll find someone eager to mentor you....or a local church group. There's also a great storehouse here in the tutorials. Either way....good luck and God bless you.