"I can't help other than to "cry" with you and "have a glass of red too"! I am a total "newbie". Have a small stash (via online shopping) but yet to start a quilting project. I am sure one or more of the wonderful and generous (with their expertise and know how) members of this forum will be able to help you. I look forward to any responses you receive as this is how I "learn".
Cheers Jan
PS. I'm a "Cab/Sav girl"
PPS. If you decide to start again how about using the "mistakes" on the back.