Welcome from Washington State!
I've been sewing for over 50 years. When I mentioned to my daughter that I wanted to start quilting, she gave me the gift of TQPM for my birthday in January and it has been a great learning tool, not to mention being the gift that "keeps on giving"!
This board is the MOST amazing place I've ever had the pleasure of being a member of! There is so much to learn and there are so many helpful people here you will never lack for help OR encouragement.