Hi Lori, welcome from Oregon, there are a lot of great people on this board, I am new to quilting to. teaching myself to quilt however I have been adopted by two quilt moms to help me out. and yes I am gone to be 47 in aug, but a lot of the experienced quilter took us new to quilting under there wings. to help us and teach us. All you have to do is ask a question and you will have your answer from all the nice men and women on the board. Penny