Welcome! You are in for a fun ride. I wouldn't buy any more books as of yet. Just keep reading the posts, bookmark what you think is helpful, try out small projects, ask questions, take a class if you want, and share your triumphs.

Hi from NH also!!!! You're welcome to PM me if you need any help in getting set-up. Will do all I can to help a newbie!!

Hi and welcome from Massachusetts.

Welcome from Boston. The more you get into quilting you will know what books are good and the diffrent supplies you will need.

Hi, Joe and welcome from Massachusetts!
My favorite reference book for quilting is Quilts, quilts, quilts!
Though, I would check out the public library until you get your idiot book in the mail because that may have all the same info in it, just w/o the eye-candy. Also check out blogs and about.com/quilting .
there are tons of resources on line for free; and of course ask questions, there will always be a quilter near by to offer assistance.
Cheers, Cathy

Hi Joe and welcome to the board from Oregon, I cant help you as I am new to quilting to, but there are wonderful people on the board that will help you out. Penny

Just wanted to let you know that JoAnn's is going to have a sale starting 4/11.

50% off mats and quilting supplies.

Hi and welcome from Oklahoma.

Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida!!!