Gosh, I've been quilting for 7 years...still learning a LOT from the kind folks on this board! Some new ones today, but the one that sticks out most is...start small. I would add practice, practice, practice! I started out at a retreat with a queen size quilt, and always thought I needed to make something big. Just getting to where I am allowing myself to think smaller! Plus, there are no quilt police...I like that one!