Well we all have rulers and rotary cutters and cutting mats. They aren't necessary but they make cutting out your blocks so much easier. If you don't have a machine you'll have to hand sew. Not many of us do this anymore. So start off hand sewing first. You tube has videos. Then make something simple like a potholder using a four patch ornine patch pattern. As I tell all the beginners I have taught......the one thing that never changes in quilting is an accurate 1/4 inch seam. I can't stress that enough especially as you gravitate to more complicated blocks.
So go find an old cotton shirt, cut it up and practice your hand sewing.dont use a knit or t- shirt. Too stretchy and hard to sew. Good luck!