Hi Shelley
Welcome, from Quebec City. I lived in Nova Scotia twice... 2 years in Clementsport and 13 years later I lived in Halifax for 4 years... I miss the Ocean!
Have fun with your new hobby. I am quite new at quilting also. I have only made some placemats and I was brave enough to make one big quilt that took me about 6 years to finish. I am hand quilting my second one, it's a lap quilt size.
Have you made any attempt yet. If so, don't be afraid to show us some pictures.