check out
www.designsbysick.com. They have many freebies and sometimes run a special where you can get lifetime membership for half price. Emblibrary is a great source and has a bunch of tutorials which you will find very helpful also. Get stabilizers a cut away,and a wash away to start out. I found I really don't like the wash away that looks like plastic wrap,but maybe you can find a bunch of different samples and see. Have fun!