I agree with those who say take a class...I started on my own and developed some bad habits...start off with good habits and you won't have to go back and learn it right. Good luck, have fun and welcome from AZ.

Welcome from Central Texas

Welcome from Kansas

Welcome, I'm from Western Massachusetts.

I have learned so many things from all these fine folks...you will too...welcome from Southern TX.

I got my FREE start last summer by hooking up with a Project Linus group at a local church. They provided pre-cut scraps, batting, backing, knowledge,and inspiration; I gave my labor, artistry, imagination and enthusiasm. Thanks to inspiration from reading this board every day I now have a huge stash of my own (NOT free by any means!) and just bought a Featherweight sewing machine, from this board. I am now a confirmed quilter for life; cannot afford not to be!

I agree with Murphy, go to a beginners class and take a rail fence pattern" or something Local quilt shop recomnmends. Some of the beginners classes try to teach everything all at once. they usually are different blocks then put together. You end up with a sampler quilt. I think that is too much to start with, try going for only 1 pattern in lap of twin size. See if you are going to like the process. Buy quality fabrics at LQS not a discount store to start with. Cost it more but if you start small it won't be that much( it will be easier to sew etc).
I started out with rail fence class and I'm glad I did. I took my friend to the Sampler Quilt class for beginners. Some of those blocks were difficult for me after 3yrs. Friend never has finished and does not quilt now. Let us know how you do Welcome

Welcome from Ohio. Used to live in NH

Welcome to the board! Everyone here is so helpful that you will learn so much. However, I'd like to recommend a book to you that will teach you everything you need to know. It is Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Quilting. It has wonderful photographs and clear instructions for every step of quilt making. Then, you can ask for clarification if you don't understand the process. Good luck and "get busy" making the quilts you are going to love.

There are a lot of tutorials on you tube and also on this site. I have learned so much from watching these tutorials. Some of my favorites are on You Tube from the Missouri Quilt Company. Good luck and welcome from East Texas.