Kookla,
Your blocks are looking good, yes I see the improvement even from #1 to #2 and it will get better with experience. I am so proud of you who are brand new quilters doing this I don't think I would have had the confidence to do it this way.
It is great to be able to look at all the blocks isn't it.
Quilting Nonnie,
I love your blocks especially the 1st one are those K.T.'s or Thimbleberries per chance?
Muriel