Welcome to the QB from SE Michigan! You will find there are loads of people willing to help you out and I am sure that in time you will feel comfortable sharing your journey with us. We love to give praise reports on quilts and help you along the way. Needle position is usually in the middle unless your foot is 1/4" inch to the outside edge. Then you would move it to the right. You want to make a 1/4" seam on you quilt block. If possible let your foot be your guide. As mentioned there are many teaching aids on YouTube that are very helpful. Again welcome to the QB!