Raw Materials for a Rag-Quilt

I am working at a fabric store, and I don't know how to sew.  It's a bit depressing really, so I intend to rectify that, starting with a rag-quilt project to become familiar with my mom's sewing machine.  The first one will be for me, since it is an experiment.  If it turns out well, I think more rag-quilts will be nice gifts for family members, but with themes to suit each person.  I picked a Halloween theme because my birthday is the day before, and no matter how I try to shake my childlike enthusiasm for the holiday, it stands firm at first place in my heart.  

 I had a total blast picking out Halloween fabrics.  There's just something about raw materials that scream "possibilities" to me.  I love having a vision or idea in my mind of something, and then actually creating it!  I know I have only shown works in progress to this point, but rest assured, the completed works will show up soon!

Wish me luck!