Welcome from south Texas! I love this site. It is the only one I read with my morning coffee. I used to consider myself a beginner, but since quilting my first quilt "NOT only in the ditch", I would describe myself as intermediate beginner! lol. My first quilt was literally 4 1/2 squares sewn together, with no instruction or youtube for help.
Then I learned applique--Katie bar the door!
I'm a retired teacher that misses teaching. Love to answer any questions, from my limited knowledge, and share any techniques that I have learned.
...Save yourself, it's addicting!