My first quilt
 

I started my quilting after Thanksgiving and after I finished the binding, realized I still need to quilt one corner, so this is almost finished. I machine pieced and hand quilted the blocks with an 18 inch quilting hoop (which I had too taunt!) and machine quilted the border.
I have learned a lot from reading your posts, so on my next quilt, I will square the blocks, cut the borders correctly if I decide to miter them (I had to add small rectangles where I shorted the corners!) and press more carefully. I had intended to use this as a table top, but will use it as a lap quilt. it measures 50 x 45.
I am a perfectionist, and my quilt is not perfect, and I still love it. However, I am a little gun shy about starting my next quilt. Finding time is also a challenge!

looks good from here ....

Very pretty!

nicely done... pretty colors

You did a great job! Don't forget to put your label somewhere. I still have my first quilt, small wall hanging. Cut the pieces out with scissors :)

I really like your fabric choices. I like plaids and flowers together. Wonderful job for your first quilt. I can't believe you hand quilted it too. Great job.

Your quilt is so beautiful.....

Very nice!!!!

That is very pretty. The colors and pattern are great. Congratulations on finishing your first. Every single one I have finished has taught me something new.

That quilt is beautiful! Love the colors...soft and warm look. You did a great job!!