Here are a couple websites that offer free instructions and free patterns. Browse through them and see if any of them appeal. Many people find the Missouri Star Quilt Company's video tutorials especially helpful. As someone suggested borrow a beginner"s book from the library
http://quiltingtutorials.com/
http://www.fonsandporter.com/columns/sew_easy_lessons (also has free patterns)
http://www.connectingthreads.com/Tut...Tutorials.html (also has free patterns)
http://www.craftsy.com/class/craftsy...qbb&_ctp=183,1
http://www.craftsy.com/class/The-Cra...-qbb&_ctp=50,2