Steve, I would like to suggest that you do some research on You-Tube, Google and maybe your local library. There is so much good information that will take you step by step on your first quilt, starting with choosing fabric, preparing fabric and rotary cutting. Then move onto sewing your 1/4 inch seam and pressing without stretching your blocks out of shape. Also find suggestions for a beginner pattern. In reality, your squares or rectangles seem simple, but those are a lot of seams to match for a beginner. Good for you for jumping in and getting started! But I think some beginner information will help to keep you from becoming discouraged with quilting. You will get lots of good info here, but I think an organized lesson for a beginner will be really helpful for you. Hang in there!