First attempt at making a patchwork quilt
 

Hi
I've finished Birdie Box Quilt. I've never made a quilt before. I wanted it to look like the home made patchwork bed throws we had as children, 50 years ago. It probably needs a bit more quilting, but 'Less is more' and I may get carried away and overdo it. Be gentle with me. Top has the larger squares. I patchworked top and bottom. Hides a multitude of sins.
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i think it looks fantastic for your first quilt and def like one to cuddle under...bravo and keep up the great work

It's very pretty. You did a great job!

It looks great. You did a good job. I love anything with birds on it.

Looks wonderfully snuggly! Great job! :thumbup:

It looks great and perfect for snuggling under. Really like the birdhouses.

All I saw was that wonderful bird and bird house fabric! I think you did a fantastic job for the first quilt and they say practice makes perfect, so don't stop now and have fun with what you make! I agree that "less is more" when it comes to quilting and did the same thing on my first few. I'm just now beginning to get a bit more adventurous after nearly a year with lots of practicing on sandwich scraps.

very nice!!!!

I love your fabrics and the unusual pattern of blocks. Nice job.

It looks great and you did a good job. Hope there are many more to come

Congratulations on your first quilt. I made me smile just to look at it...it's just so cheerful !!! Keep up the good work !! ... PS...i lived in Yaxley near Peterborough for 4 years....RAF Alconbury....still miss it.

Looks great to me, wouldn't mind snuggling under it, good job

Congratulations on a job well done. Looking forward to seeing more of your lovely creations.

Great first quilt! My first quilt is still unfinished in a closet for the past 40+ years! Just too painful to look at much less put the binding on.

Hey, you're off to a great start, I like it. Good color choices.

Very pretty. More or less quilting is up to you. You are off to a great start, just keep making them.

Yeah for you. May you make many more

You did a fantastic job.

You are ambitious for your 1st project... way to go! What comes next?

Love it! I agree that the less quilting the cozier the quilt, but just make sure that you have followed the minimum quilting distance for the batting (wadding) that you have used. Should be on the package or the shop owner should be able to tell you.

congrats on a fine finish to your first quilt :thumbup:

That is SO cute! What a great job!

I just want to say "Thank you" to everyone for all your kind comments on my 'Birdie House Quilt'. I have learned so much by reading this site and looking at the very beautiful quilts you all produce. I am so fired up and am going to make some more quilts, this time for my grandchildren. Meanwhile, I shall practice more of the quilting. It makes a change from my usual knitting, crocheting and normal dressmaking and repairs.Thank you so much and you have given me much more confidence.

Love the blue fabric-Great job of piecing your first quilt! Thanks for posting you work!

Just terrific, great job and thank you for sharing
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

Your quilt looks great, now waiting to see what quilt #2 looks like.

Your quilt looks great, now waiting to see what quilt #2 will look like.

You are very brave, posting the very first quilt you made. Congrats, your pride is only topped by your results. Keep up the good work and from one newbie to another, keep reading the posts here. I have learned so much from the experts who discuss quilting on the digest. Maybe someday I can be as brave and post a picture of something I have made.

Great job, love the colors, also partial to birds. Keep up the good work.

Be gentle on you... are you kidding? This looks absolutely great! If only my first project looked half this good!!
Congrats, I see we have a new quilter in our midst!! I can hardly wait to see what's next for you!

Good job and love those bird houses.

Very nice and so cheerful!

No need to be "gentle with you" compliments abound already from other quilters. It is wonderful and if this examples a 'first' quilt you are already well on the way to being an awesome quilt maker!!! Great job, well done!

Looks like you did a terrific job on your first quilt. Keep up the good work.

Very pretty, snuggly looking quilt. Be proud.

Wonderful colors and fabric! You did a great job, thanks for sharing!

Great job!! I love your fabrics too. Keep up the good work.

Are you hooked now? This is a fantastic first quilt. Keep it forever.

great first timer....keep it up..

You did a terrific job. Keep up the good work. I love the colors and the fabric.