Originally Posted by
jaciqltznok
if you did not press your seams OPEN, then you are stitching through the thickest parts..that alone will cause issues!
I don't think it looks bad for a first try, it does take practice and all things are to be considered, thread, seams, needles, thimble, etc...keep going...
I agree with Jan, keep going......I use a #10quilting needle to hand quilt, helps to make small stitches. I don't pres open my seams however. Your stitches are consistent in size and that's a great start..... Keep going