Just a point...WalMart is putting sewing and fabric departments back in most of their stores due to pressure from sites such as this, Twitter and Facebook. Go Internet. The WalMart near me has the basics in a kit at a very reasonable price. If you know someone who quilts, buy them lunch, take them along and get the guidance. I had my DMIL, rest her soul now, so I was lucky. Inherited more than I would have ever bought for myself.