Some of the best quilters are men...Ricky Tims, Jamie Wallen to name a few. First decide on colors you would enjoy. Then go to you tube and watch the Missouri Star Quilt Store videos. They are awesome. Also, I LOVE bloc lock rulers. She has lovely video tutorials and her rulers lock on, making it very easy to get accurate cuts. They are a little pricey but you only have to buy them once. Most importantly is to enjoy the process! If you live near El Paso Texas, I'm a longarm quilter who quilts for the public. Best luck to you, you're entering a world of wonder!