Jocelyn, I felt the same way when I got my book....which was years ago. I didn't have much knowledge of it but I just liked the quilt! I joined in with the group doing one now on this board & am absolutely loving it! I'm actually following "that quilt" site/tutorials posted above, which for me is quite good. If you go to our thread here, again, as mentioned above, you'll see various styles/techniques. It shows you how everyone is different in what is best for them. I am a little behind in my weekly blocks, but no matter, it sure is fun to sit & do a few! And the group is so encouraging!
Maureen