Hi newbie, glad you are getting into this quilting thing. There is a lot to learn when you first start. From folding and cutting the fabric, to proper pressing, sewing a consistent 1/4" seam, matching points....the list goes on. When you combine all of this with a difficult pattern it can be overwhelming. I would recommend that you start with a pattern that has squares (or rectangles). The DP9 or Disappearing 9-patch is still one of my go-to patterns. It goes fast and you can get great results with good fabric selection.