I felt the same way. I am a newbie also. Started my first quil in April for my mother inlaw I had the material for about two years it frightened the heck out of me and it was only half square triangles. I just decided one day to cut all the squares and I was on my way. You can do it just take the first step I know it's hard but soon you'll be on your way. Good luck
from one newbie to the another.

Did you take your class at a LQS? If so, I bet you could take the kit you decide on and begin your work on it there. Most LQS have "sewing bees" when customers can bring in projects and work while they visit. That way you would have experienced helpers on hand to ask for advice if you need it...and have some fun making friends at the same time.

As you have taken a quilting class, what was the first thing you learned? Start there and I also vote for Yellow Brick Road. As in woodworking, measure twice, cut once!!

Unless your GK live with you, pick a time when they are not around. Or, get up early and cut while they are zonked. I'd try the yellow brick road first, also. Remember, you are the adult in charge and they may love you and want to help, but you have to set the limits. Have fun and just cut into that fabric and run with it.

Some of you are luckier than I was in that you have time to "dread" your first quilt. I was maybe 9 or 10 when my grannie got me started on my quilt journey--minus proper rulers, olfa cutters, cutting mat, (every quilty advantage you can think of), and I still have a big problem making the first step on starting a new quilt......my advice to you is "just do it" grandkids be damned......you were there first. Find Pa and tell him it is his turn at the bat. Right now I am in that "dread" position because I am in the mindset of "getting things ready to travel to TX for my grandson's wedding; I hate to be in that creative mood when I have sixty other things that I have to do first. Y'know?????

My advice would be to start on something small like placemats, table runners, or a lap quilt, even. Sometimes if we jump into real deep water right away, we drown (or get tired of it quickly). By doing something small, you will finish it faster, and have something to show for your work. That will inspire you to do more and more. Before you know it, you will be working on projects and have your next 10 projects swirling around in your head. Just jump in with both feet and go fot it. You can do it!

You can do it! Full charge ahead girl! :)

It is just fabric. We all make mistakes. When you do make a mistake, it is usually "lost" in the pattern of other pieces or appliqué over it and move on. Not everything you do will be quilt show quality or heirloom keepsakes. You can always donate to women's shelters,infant crisis centers or nursing homes and thrill any recipient with a hand made item. Above all have fun and explore your creative side!

Hi 'Tawannnda'......I love your attitude! Are you sure we aren't related? Go for it and you will be happy that you did. In between GC's football and other school/home actitivies, you can find me at the sewing machine, or reading a book, or painting a picture, or cross stitching, or scrapbooking......too many neat fun things to do......but I always come back to my quilts more than anything.