I'm sure you are totally confused by now. I'd like to suggest that not only you watch Missouri Star Quilt Company videos but also watch Eleanor Burns QUILT IN A DAY videos. They are free to watch. You will learn a lot of the basics from them. Go to your local quilt shop and see if there is any one close to you that would be willing to help you get started. Does your mom quilt-sew? Is she close that she could help? I want to wish you the best of luck with your adventure. Also as a starter I also suggest the beginner set from Walmart. It is a mat, rotary cutter and ruler. Unless you somehow dull your blade you will be able to cut for a long time with the original blade. Then you can purchase a replacement blade or blades. A good pair of scissors and seam ripper are also needed.