There are wonderful video classes available. Missouri Star has so many to choose from. I think many pf Jenny Doan's concepts are great for a beginner because they are quick. Her methods are quick and easy. I think starting with small projects is just good for success and it allows you to start quilting techniques as well as piecing early. You learn them in a hand in hand fashion on projects easy to handle and not have to deal with 'bulky stuff' before you are equipped to handle it. Craftsy classes are great as is YouTube. Start a file of interesting ideas and keep s notebook of techniques to refer to. Don't expect perfection to start with and plan to learn from each experience. Quilting as a hobby or moving to competition is a great experience. Enjoy every step along the path; lots of us will walk along with you.