I felt the same way. I am a newbie also. Started my first quil in April for my mother inlaw I had the material for about two years it frightened the heck out of me and it was only half square triangles. I just decided one day to cut all the squares and I was on my way. You can do it just take the first step I know it's hard but soon you'll be on your way. Good luck
from one newbie to the another.