Don't be so hard on yourself. For a first try, that is BEAUTIFUL. Everyone has given you some good suggestions.

It is beautiful

you are doing great. they are kinda hard and depending on your printer they could be off just a hair on the printing. I have done two of these blocks and they are not perfect also but that is okay.
here is a link to the one that I am working on now. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-151323-1.htm

Very pretty block!

When you have your machined service, ask for the tech to check the alignment. I occasionally have needed this done because sometimes (not always) I sew over pins. Ooooops!

I'm with the others -- you picked an intermediate pattern. But I LOVE the pattern and LOVE your choice of fabrics! It should be beautiful!

1) --slow down -- go slow and yes, have the alignment checked

2) -- always leave all the paper on until you have the whole quilt made. :) it helps keep it from warping.

3) -- Accept the fact that you're going to take stitches out -- at least once per block :)

4) -- don't give up --- you're doing GREAT!

I think it looks great. But I will tell you, even though I love things to be made fast, I was tired of my pp coming out wonky too. So, I started doing it by hand sewing. Especially when there are loads of small pieces that don't seem to me worth sewing on the machine. I love doing it by hand now. Everything has come out more accurate and I am actually enjoying the quiet time sitting in front of the tv with dh! Normally I have to spend house in my art room while sewing!
For everything else, it's still the machine for me!

i love that block!

Wow! What beauties! Love the linked one as well. The border is just gorgeous!
I can see I have a LOT to learn...lol

Lovely pattern and love your colors.