Hello! NO question is silly. How else do we learn. You have a machine from a company with a good reputation. Very likely there is nothing wrong with the machine; you aren't used to it. If you are a church-goer, someone there might be willing to help you and a lot of churches have quilting groups. If so, someone might be willing to "get you started." I wish you the best of luck in your new endeavors. I have sewn for over 70 years and have made everything on my workhorse machine, including sofa covers, car seat covers, suits for me and my husband, dance dresses, etc., and enjoyed every minute of my quilting. Please check back in and let us know of your progress.