You can either start with a simple pattern like a nine patch or Warm Wishes or start a sampler, which is a bunch of different patterns and get experience in different techniques. There are some good sampler books out there and I'd suggest getting one. Make sure it is for a beginner so you can understand the lingo. There are lots of free block patterns on line but some of them don't download true to size, I have found. That is ok if the quilt is all the same block but if you have different blocks they need to be the same size to put in a sampler. PM me anytime and if I can help I will. There are many people here with lots of knowledge and willing to help you if you get stuck. I'v quilted for years and I still learn things from the folks on this site. Enjoy and Welcome.

welcome from se TX -- getting started is hard for me too and have made quite a few quilts

hello Australia, my mom is from New Zealand

Welcome from Kansas

I am in Indianapolis, IN

welcome you will love it. are you near a place that gives classes?

Ditto! froggyintexas

Yes I am but right now I am in a leg cast

Hello from Western Mountain Maryland !! :-D

Welcome from San Gabriel, California