I know exactly what you mean. My first attempts looked like a field of...a field of... male private parts. :oops: :oops: I think if you keep in mind the quilting's purpose is to hold the three pieces together--anything works. You did a fabulous job for your first try. I'd be bursting my buttons if I were you!!
Wanted to add--I'd purchased a pair of rubber gloves to help with chores--they didn't work there, but when I found them again I knew they would work beautifully in the sewing room! They will help a lot.