Hello Karen! Welcome to the quilting world. It is normal to feel intimidated by sewing, but you just have to dive in and go for it. If you are worried you are going to ruin your good fabric, practice with some fabric that doesn't mean so much to you at first. I've been quilting since 1992 and still feel intimidated at times. It's normal. We just have to remember this is fun!! And practice practice practice. If you are unsure of yourself, ask questions here on the board. We are all very supportive and fun loving! So happy you are quilting. Enjoy it and the mistakes you are bound to make. I just finished a quilt and made a big boo boo on putting it together, but when I put the picture on the board, no one noticed my mistake. So, mistakes can be overlooked! Let loose and have fun!