Hi Michael, and welcome! I agree with the others about Eleanor Burns' book - you might even check your library to see if they might have it or could get it for you. The only other suggestion I would have is to carefully check your machine's 1/4" seam, and be careful when pressing so that you don't distort the seamlines. Get 4 light and 4 dark fat quarters or 1/4 yard strips, 1 FQ or strip for the center (traditionally red) and get started!