A sense of accomplishment!!
I have always been amazed by all the talented people here. Many times I've thought..."I'll never be able to do that", or read others who have posted similar thoughts. One of my goals for this year was to continue to grow and challenge myself. I started the "Zipper Quilt" from MSQC....yesterday. I'm doing 5 rows of 20, plus sashing, and a border. Yesterday I cut 100 squares, and 100 rectangles. Today I was determined to piece them. After many starts and stops, I conquered chain piecing them together....In less than an hour! I then sewed the first row. I would have continued but I can't see straight any longer!!
I know this is long, and many may feel this is quilting 101, but my point is to give encouragement to all the "newbies" who struggle with various aspects of quilting. I have avoided quilts with small pieces because of all the cutting involved, and I've tried chain piecing without much success in the past. The cutting and the piecing were "light bulb" moments for me. Something clicked, and I was off to the races!! Just keep trying, keep pushing and don't give up!! Things do fall into place!