Welcome from central Illinois! You'll learn a LOT at this site.
In addition, get yourself one or two quilting books that cover topics A to Z that you can learn from and turn to as an ongoing reference when trying to figure something out. My personal favorite is Better Homes and Gardens' "Compelte Guide to Quilting." It is $13.57 at Amazon.com or you mgiht be able to get it at your Joann's with a coupon. I know others here have their favorite reference books as well.