Originally Posted by
OKLAHOMA PEACH
Ellenor(?) Burns Quilt in a Day gives basic and then some, a quilt sampler teaches all kinds of blocks with cutting techniques and sewing. Amazon is a good place to get new and used books. The quilting magazines all have some basic instructions and some beginner quilt patterns. Good luck and enjoy yourself. Also this board has wonderful Ladies with lots of experience that love to help each other.
I would recommend taking a quilt class for beginners if you can OR starting with one of Eleanor Burns' Quilt in a Day books. Trip Around the World would probably be easiest. She is known for her great illustrations to take you step-by-step....and if you get lost somewhere, there are several thousand of us waiting here for your questions! Good Luck!