klswift

The first thing to do is to toast yourself on a job very well done! Then, I would do something simple to start.I like to mix linear with wavy, so I would go down the seam line from top to bottom doing a wavy line. Example - upper left corner, start at top of 2 blue triangles, do a wavy line (think orange peel) and meet at the bottom of the line. Then proceed doing a wavy in the other side (in the white stripe), then a wavy into the white print. It should look like a snake or an elongated 's'. BUT, start at the center and work your way to the edge and then turn it around and go from the center to the other edge. Then you can turn it sideways and do it in the other direction or just stop. It is small enough that this would be ok. It is also small enough that it shouldn't be to hard to do on a home machine. But, it would be a great help for you to go online and purchase a walking foot. You will be very, very happy you did. Remember to not worry if not perfect (that is where the wavy lines help). The more you do it, the more comfortable you will be.

Taughtby Grandma

Pretty quilt top. With the size of it you should be able to quilt it. To start I would just do a stitch in the ditch.

Chytayzie

Beautiful top with perfect points. I also believe you should get a walking foot. It makes the job much easier.

Innov8R

If this is your first quilt, I can't wait to see subsequent quilts. Your vintage New Home is quite capable of quilting this. It appears to be a smaller size which helps. I would make a couple of extra blocks and experiment before starting on this piece. (I use my practice blocks as mug rugs if they work out). Being new to quilting, I feel that the next step is to baste the sandwich together. I have learned to baste then check the back often during the process. some people use safety pins, but I just haven't gotten comfortable with that yet. When I baste, I am using a long tailor's stitch and trying to put my basting mostly where I am NOT intending to quilt. Most people try stitch in the ditch before moving on to other forms of quilting. I use clear mono filament top thread, so it doesn't stand out much. Good luck!

trolleystation

I agree ...great first quilt.

sJens

If you live near a quilt shop, they often have long arm machines that you can rent. Your quilt is beautiful.

ctrysass2012

Welcome to the QB! Great first quilt, love all the shades you pulled to "match" the border.

annette1952

Welcome from central Michigan! Your quilt top is beautiful. I love the fabrics & the pattern. Good luck with the quilting & please show us how you finish it. Great job & Happy Quilting.

maryellen2u

WOW! You've done a great job on your first quilt! Sure you can quilt it on your machine. Anything is possible. You will soon be teaching quilting classes because you are a natural! Welcome from Oregon and welcome to your new hobby/obsession!

deriz56

Wonderful job! Since you did such a great job I have every confidence you can do the quilting.