Also..start gathering your basics..a cutting mat, rotary cutter, ruler,pins, and a good light!!...get on the mailing list for joanne fabrics so you can use the 40% off coupons to use for you basic supplies to start with. Learn where your nearby quilt shops are, and go and lurk, look, feel the fabric, get familiar with the people there..maybe they have a class for you? Look into quilting guilds in your area, too.