I would suggest looking at the website
www.quiltinaday.com. Eleanor Burns has TV shows that are shown in some cities on your PBS or the RFD station. Do a search for quilt on your cable box. She is the originally simple teacher (was a kindergarten teacher) that walks you thru each steps. Always start with something small that you like. Her books are sold in JoAnn's fabric stores. I also made the transition from sewing to quilting in the early 80s. Good Luck !!