Dan, I'm so impressed with your journey so far. You did say you are homebound at the present time, but like someone else said, there really is something to be said for taking a class at a LQS. The "hands on" help is so much better than an online class in my opinion. There are little things that just come up that make a big difference . Also, many classes are free or not much if you purchase your fabric from them. Down the road, an online class is great but as a beginner a quilt class with a knowledgeable instructor that you feel comfortable with is very worthwhile. Best of luck in your quilting experience.