EQ can certainly help, but there is nothing better than curling up with a stack of quilt books and browsing through the pages to get you acquainted with all the terms, techniques, supplies and pattern ideas to jump start your journey. I would hold onto the books and only get rid of any after you've been quilting for a while. You never know where your interests and style preferences will take you; the one book you will go to time and again could very well be in your aunt's collection. Best wishes.