First efforts by a beginner
 

[ATTACH=CONFIG]409786[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]409785[/ATTACH]After reading and educating myself via this board and craftsy.com I have been very nervous about tackling a big quilt. Having a little break from work I finally decided to just use some random fabrics and start making some easy blocks from block of the month 2012. I am very glad I have finally begun on my quilting journey, just a pieced top with borders still to add and the quilting and binding to go, but have enjoyed it so much. I just know now I have begun I will learn and improve as I go. Thank you for the hints, tips, and inspiration I have found here on this board. Will try to upload photo.

Lovely. Your first is miles above my first..or second, or third for that matter
:)

Welcome to the world of quilting. Your quilt is lovely and your piecing is great. I've taken some classes, but really most of what I have learned comes from the internet. There is so much to learn out there. Have fun on your quilting journey.

Congratulations! They look great!

Your thread title is definitely wrong. First item by beginner. Last project by experienced quilter. Very well done beautiful work

Very nice, pretty work on your blocks.

Welcome aboard, Lindy. You have done a wonderful job on your first quilt. You must feel very encouraged indeed and I hope we see lots more of your lovely work.

You did so well. You are well on your way.

Very good. Can't wait to see what else you are capable of!!!

nicely done

Thank you all for the encouraging words, very much appreciated. I love this online community, great to share a common interest with others.

Beautiful blocks. You are doing great.

ditto.....

Great job, keep going. You're going to love this hobby.

you did an amazing job! those seam lines are CLEAN! love it!!!

Coming along great!

Wow! That certainly doesn't look like it was done by a beginning quilter. You have done a fabulous job.

great job...
nice

Very nice job. Love the bright colors.

You will soon be a quilt-a-holic if you aren't already. That is very nice.

Welcome to the quilting world. I bet you are hooked now.. LOL

Congratulations. It looks good.

Good job, great color combo and squares.

Good first blocks. The way you are learning reminds me of my quilting journey. I started by buying a book on learning to quilt. I then learned so much from watching a show on HGTV called "Simply Quilts".

You're in good company here. Lots of good information & fun every day. I like what you've made!

Nice work. Looking forward to your next project.

You have done really well! Congratulations for trying and completing your lovely top. Well done! :thumbup: Welcome to Quilting Board!

Great job!!

Very pretty fabric and nice work! You did a great job!

Nice job, Lindy! You did a good job. Thanks for sharing.

If you hadn't told us we would never have known, it's a beautiful job! Well done!

Congrats you did a very good job. Have fun with it.

You did a good job here. Many beginners would not have considered what you did to be easy. Hurray!

Lindy, you have done a wonderful job. Congratulations and welcome to the world of quilting!

Great job. You have started with a bang!

You are off to a great start! Are you hooked yet? My first couple of quilts were simple 9 patch blocks.

Here's my new mantra:
Right sides together, starch is my friend, press DO NOT RUB with the iron, press to the dark!
Repeated over and over as I sewed. Courtesy of all of the posts I have been reading here, so thank you all!

Oh yes, I do believe I am! Lol

Thank you so much, you're very kind. I am just thrilled to have made a start and keen to learn more.