I too am a beginning quilter although I have been sewing for 60+ years. Have made everything from baby layettes to wedding gowns (2) as well as the bridesmaids dresses, flower girls too. Oh yes....and Mother of the Bride dresses.
BUT this quilting business is a whole other ballgame. I don't think that I have ever ripped out as much in my life. lol I have 32 of 64 log cabin squares done and keeping them square is a real challenge.
I have accumulated most of what I need as far as tools over the years...just needed measuring tools to get started. I told myself when I started that if it wasn't fun I'd quit. I've had my moments but I'm still happily at it.
Just go at it and enjoy the experience........and good luck on your first quilt.