I think a beginning quilting class would be helpful and not any beginning sewing class. I took one that was for 4 hours a week for 6 weeks and it was fantastic. My DIL took a 2 hour class that was awful. Find a class that really teaches you over a period of weeks, you will learn so much. I think the other members of the board let you know everything you need but one thing I suggest, don't buy fabric just because you like it, buy it with a plan in mind. Too many of us have a stash that is out of control, we buy fabric just because it's pretty and there will always be pretty fabric.