My very first quilt was a sampler. It will teach you lots of different skills. But I agree with the others, try a simple four patchwith 2 or 4 colors.

you need to do a nine patch. that was my first quilt. very easy and all squares. and you will not find a better site than www.quilterscache.com for patterns. but don't let it overwhelm you. they truly have a lot. just stick with the 9 patch. you could make it scrappy or even easier make it two colors to get you started.

Oh no...don't buy a quilt. It is much more fun and satisfying to make your own. Do a four patch and then just stitch n the ditch to quilt it, which is just using a walking foot and following all your lines. You will be addicted by the time you are half way through making the top. Don't be overwelmed by the group here. They are wonderful and helpfull. Not to mention the experience in this group is awesome. Of course theirs is going to more intricate. Just start with a simple two color 4 patch. You can also take a class at joanns. Oh and also their are wonderful tutorials on youtube

Do not be discouraged!! There are plenty of simple patterns....Couple of examples are the Turning Twenty series and Yellow Brick Road............visit your local quilt shop (LQS) and look at the patterns there. You can always start out with charm packs (pre-cut 5" squares) and just put them together in a pattern that is pleasing to you.

The disappearing 9 patch would be a great pattern to start with. You'll love the results, and it's so easy.

do "a trip around the world" it is just squares and they are very pretty i like them

do "a trip around the world" it is just squares and they are very pretty i like them

Oh, I hope you find something you will try. I am a beginner too and I just had to stop fretting myself and jump in on one... and, I started with just making one little block or two of different kinds. I love making the star but that has points. I was going to do a block pattern because it looked simple enough for even me... I have not done it yet... I will try to attached it here. I prefer the more challenging ones now that i have done them. I learned on my own too and I found that watching the "you tube" videos helped me a lot. If you want some of my saved videos and or patterns that I have found you can email me [email protected] and I will send you what I have
:-) hang in there! it will come to you after you try a few blocks out.

Can anyone 'adopt' Dmacc? In addition to all the good ideas here (and PLEASE don't buy a quilt - yuck!)some individual support would help a lot.

I felt the same way when I first started piecing. try looking for "simple" patterns. Someone suggested a 4 or 9 patch. A nine patch alternating with a plain square is very pretty. Don't overanalyze...get some fabric you love and go for it. Experience is the best teacher. After a while everything will be second nature. If you hit a snag: just ask what to do.