I got the quilting bug less than 2 years ago and learned nearly everything from the internet. Just go to google and type in what you want to know. Nobody told me to start with an easy 4 or 9 patch I chose a star patten and it is probably the best quilt I have ever made. All my points even came out good! Hasn't happened since. I have a tote with some blocks I tried and didn't so so well at but the main thing is try and keep trying. This board is the perfect place to ask questions and get encouragement. I can't believe how much I have learned in the past year and a half from just trying new things. Pot holders a re a good thing to make in the beginning as they are just one block and they don't need to be perfect to be usable. Now get chopping up some fabric and make something!!! LOL