Happy quilting, I'll bet they are beautiful. I used to do a lot of sewing,but never tried quilting.
Oh, girl you don’t know what you are missing! I sewed for my boys when they were small, but gave it up when they started school and didn’t want home made’s any more. Now I sew for my youngest granddaughter 8 who is skinny as a rail and 5 yr old great grand.
All you need are a few simple block patterns, 4 patch or 9 patch, start small with place mats, move to crib size, then you have mastered the basics. A few basic supplies, cutting mat, Martelli http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=P1 rotary cutter (it’s the best) they sell a complete mat and cutter system I wish I could afford. Some rulers, I like the one with the lip on it it helps to steady it when cutting. I use to do all fussy cutting, but now I do more rotary cutting. A quarter inch foot for your sewing machine and a walking foot if it’s not already built in. A No Slip hoop 14-16 inches http://www.nosliphoops.com/ The net http://www.quilterscache.com/ can provide a ton of free patterns, chose simple ones to start with, and go from there. It’s addictive! I buy all my rulers and mats when Hobby Lobby or Hancocks have 40% off coupons or good sales on other wise they are expensive.
Unless it is small as in place mat size, I hand quilt my projects. More satisfaction for me. And portable.