help :)

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Hi my name is Stephanie and i am new to the community. :)
i have had lots of experience with sewing, and have taken many classes but i am totally lost with this one ..

i do not know how to make a quilt or even know where to begin.
i want to make a quilt that has pictures, solid colors, quotes , etc. some with words, or phrases.
i have seen them made and they are just gorgeous.
i want to make one for my best friend when we leave eachother for college.

i guess what im wondering is what i have to do, what i need, how to put pictures onto the fabric, everything i need to know. lol
so any suggestions or knowledge would help.
because i am completely lost.
thanks :)

Stephanie