Oh and too ... just to let you know, I have not tried the simple pattern I sent to you because after I started making the star patterns with the short cuts I found to make them, then it was so simple for me, and, so I have just stuck with that so far. It makes so many different looks to a quilt.

I can share all the short cuts I have found if you want. Like sewing long strips together and then cutting them to get a half triangle square. Or, the one where you sew three pieces of fabric together and then use a square ruler to lay on it and cut out a great block piece... I am still getting use to terms too so please forgive me all you professional quilters :-)...

I would adopt you if I were a quilter with years of experience... I know how you feel but don't give up after you make a few little blocks you will feel comfrotable enough to make a whole quilt. And, I found that I got discouraged along the way because it just wasn't looking right but after I layed it out all the with the blocks together Wow it looked good....

Please don't be discouraged. First, I would recommend taking a quilting class from your LQS. If there are no quilt shops in your area, try this site: www.quilting.about.com That site has so many very simple patterns and how to construct them...from start to finish. Good luck!

Try a simple nine-patch. all squares.

...try this one link "allpeoplequilt" lots of free patterns and ideas on that website, and, try doing a search online at "you tube" with typing in just the terms... like "half quarter square quilt" don't forget each time you do a seach you have to include the word "quilt" or "quilting" or else you will all sorts of silly stuff.
www.allpeoplequilt.com

All of us has started at the beginning and advanced onward.There are simple patterns out there.Tell your self this isn't going to beat me.You should see me on this computer i want to download embroidery patterns on to memory cards,i can't do it yet but I'm going to do it. Connie in CO

why not make a nine patch and snowball quilt. they are easy to make and make a very pretty quilt.

Have you tried the magzine "Quiltmaker". I made a couple from it first and they were so cute, and I learned a lot. Hope this helps.

Don't give up! My first blocks were rail fence - look it up. Also, like others have suggested, try an easy 4 patch. Use some great color combos and you'll be off and sewing.

my first quilt was a rail fence. that is a very easy pattern give that a try

Try this: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-44258-1.htm

It is the tube quilt method. It is fast, easy and goes together very easily. It is great for a beginner because your points go together so perfectly and all it all squares.