Alicia's Attic Presents three helpful booklets to help you get started:

Know Before You Sew - Foundation Piecing Basics -- KFP-001
For the easiest foundation piecing ever, with guaranteed placement and no waste.

Know Before You Sew - Rotary Cutting Basics -- KRT-002
Never cut a crooked strip again.

Know Before You Sew - Joining Strips Together Basics -- KJS-003
Sew two strips straight every time for bindings and borders.