There are so many new techniques, fabrics, supplies & styles & so on & so on that makes me think that we are always in the "newbie stage". We have maybe learned or some have mastered, all the basics & traditional quilting methods but there is still always new things to learn if we want to. We can take it as far as we want or if we are satisfied, then we can just continue doing as we are doing. I have sewed since I was a kid & have quilted about 25 plus years. I still get excited over fabric & buying a new tool or ruler or whatever it may be & still stay up all night when I am involved in a project. I love the process except the binding part but I do it since it has to be done to complete a quilt. lol With all of that said I guess I do still feel like a "newbie" ...... but maybe with a little less ripping! lol