You have gotten lots of good advice here. As you go along, you will decide what works best for you. Just wanted to add my recommendation of a beginning quilting book that was used in my first, very basic quilting class and I still refer back to it at times, "Make Your First Quilt" by M'Liss Rae Hawley. She covers all the basics in a clear, concise manner and includes photos. It includes directions for 9 blocks to get you started. Also, choosing fabrics, cutting, quarter inch seams, pressing, etc. (Can you tell I like this book?) Just checked, it is available on Amazon for $13.36. Love your enthusiasm! Please keep us posted!