Yes, definitely give it a try! There are quilts you can make without FMQ as well - my first was a rag quilt, and right now I'm working on a basic patchwork square quilt that I will tie instead off quilting. Some people never do FMQ and send their quilt tops off the be finished by a local quilter. So there are plenty of options! You might be interested in taking a class, I took one through my local high school district. Enjoy!