I took a class that taught me the basics of quilting. I have never regretted it. And I promise you, if I can quilt, anyone can!!
I have little patience, but quilting divides itself into parts, and I have enough patience for each. Eventually I have a quilt...I divide the quilt process into 1)pattern selection 2) fabric selection 3) cutting out fabric 4) sewing top 5) sewing backing 5) sandwiching 6) quilting 7) binding 8) enjoying. Seems to work for me. Warning, quilting is addictive!
Dina