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!

I fell a challenge every time I start a quilt. I just dig in and after a while things just fall into place. When the project is finished, I fell proud of myself.

Good on you!!!! Keep challenging yourself and you will be amazed at what you can do. Don't be scared to try new techniques. Be proud of yourself!!!

It is such a good feeling when things click and always nice to hear how it has come together for someone else. Enjoy!

See?... and now you are encouraging new quilters as well. That's how it works ;-)

It is so satisfying and fulfilling when one gets those "now I get it" moments!

Congratulations!

You really hit the nail on the head.....if we ever stop growing, what's the point? There are so many opportunities to learn new things that can thrill and excite us....and give us something to be proud of.
Good for you....and thanks for the reminder to step outside my comfort zone.

Congratulations! It's just one step at a time!

It's like, " just keep swimming, just keep swimming"...... but for us it's 'just keep sewing, just keep quilting'. Practice makes perfect they say. It works!!

Congrats! It is a great feeling to accomplish something new!!