I just started too, so I picked a time when I felt I could just jump in use a Carol Doak book to look at pictures. The only thing u can do is just do it. ha. i made some good ones then i messed up some so what we all live and learn. The name of that book is Show me How To Paper Piece by Carol Doak bought it from Amazon books used for 5 dollars three dollars shipping. pm me later if u want to talk.