Seam ripping is my most developed quilting skill...in 3 years I haven't yet made a single quilt that didn't require its use several times!

Welcome, waving from central Indiana. See if there are any quilt shops in your area to take classes. Also see if you have quilt guild in your area to join in the fun of making quilts with other quilters in your area

Welcome from Wisconsin
Start slow and small .............. if you need help just ask everyone here is more then will to help if you need it.
I you would like I would be will to do a small project with you step by step.......... just let me know.