I am a Newbie quilter and I am only on my #3 full size quilt (King size). I have done small things like place mats for my puppies and for the kitchen table, wall hangings, pot holders etc..
(#2 quilt is in my avatar and its a queen size and its FMQed)
I started quilting because I restore vintage sewing machines mostly treadle types, and I wanted to use them for something other than just to look at. So I taught myself how to sew and started piecing a quilt together for my wife. Lets just say I have been hooked ever since. I might one day put one in a show but I need to get a few more under my belt. And I want to try and do one completely by hand one day but I dont think it will be in the near future.
But after doing it for 8 months or so I can see this something that I will enjoy for the rest of my life!
Billy