Hi and welcome from North Carolina! You've come to the right place for help and encouragement. My advise is put the huge quilt away for a while, until you get some experience. Start off with a simple pattern, like a 4- or 9-patch one. And, a smaller one...a lap size or one for a child. Don't aim for perfect. It will be a fine quilt that you'll treasure as your beginning of a wonderful new hobby. Relax and have fun!