How big is it....have you sandwiched it ....are you going to do stippling ...
how close do you need to quilt, what does the batting manufactor suggest, 3" 6"....
These are all things to think about,,,,,,have you made a "pratice quilt" to learn on ???
I would suggest for your first couple quilts match your thread as close as possible to the fabric color, so that the design will not jump out at you until you get better.....Would strongly suggest a pair of quilting gloves, or at least a new pair of garden gloves, will really healp with your control.....pratice until you are confortable, you will not be sorry you took the time, and it will give you confidence.