Each of us was a beginner once. We all miss cut, miscalculate and break a needle now and then, but the joy of creating washes over us and we begin again and count each "oops" as a lesson that will lead us forward. Yes, use the wonderful world of the internet to help you walk through cutting and piecing. Many, many excellent sources. Some with videos and others with simple step by step still pictures (tutorials) with good directions. Ask questions here too. Many good quilty fiends are ready to assist here on the Quilting Board. Welcome, welcome, welcome. Pull up a chair. There is always room for one more at the quilting frame.