If you are computer savy I would go through the quilt books and pick out the patterns that you like and scan them to save space. Another good reference book is the Ultimate Quilters guide, I still refer to it after years of quilting, mine is so worn that I put it in a 3 ring binder. Also there are some Quilt magazines that are for beginners. Of utmost importance , learn how to properly use a rotary cutter and sew a 1/4" seam.Good luck and have fun.