Hello and welcome from Leicestershire in the UK. It can be daunting cutting fabric for the first time (and especially if you are left handed like me), but if you take your time you will be ok. I started going to a quilting course in June to learn the basics and take each step from there. It's really worth it to learn the basic skills plus its really good to learn about the different blocks that can make up a quilt. I'm addicted now and go to my class once a month. Everyone on here is so helpful and supportive too! Good luck and happy quilting.
Anna Marie x