Another new craft?

One craft I've always wanted to learn/improve on is sewing and quilting. I do have a sewing machine and took a basic sewing class in college but don't consider myself a sewer. I think the biggest project I've completed is a set of pillows for my bed once. Now that we have a new house I would love to be able to sew things for our house (nothing to involved I'm still a beginner I'm thinking curtain and pillow level right now). Once I get the basics down I would love to learn to quilt. I think handmade quilts are so beautiful, plus they are so special since so much work goes into them.