I am sure this has all been covered. But if I were to teach someone quilting I would start with the "old fashioned" way. Drawing around templates and putting together by hand and do a sampler like I did. Yes it takes a long time but I can pretty much guess how most quilt blocks are put together now. I didn't learn how to draft patterns but if someone is going to start making their own designs its a plus to know. I wish someone had thought to teach that when I was starting. I had a very basic class. Taught like a mom would have taught her kid. But it was well worth it.