People, people, people...it seems that we are all related!! When I got my long-arm it sat for at least 3 months because I was terrified of it. My advice is to jump in and quilt. Get some cheap fabric, make a sandwich and go for it. If you mess up, big deal, it's only fabric. But keep your first piece and look at it in a month, 6 months and a year..you will be so thrilled with your learning progess. And RELAX! Have fun and enjoy yourself..you can do this!