pocoellie

No criticism here, I think you have done a wonderful job. As you gain experience you'll get better, but None of us will ever be "perfect", just not possible.

ArtsyOne

First, congratulations on finding a hobby that has a lot of room for creativity and "doing your own thing". Second, you've chosen a beautiful combination of fabrics. Third, I had to look carefully to see what you were talking about with regard to your points - as others have said, we are our own worst critics.
What I've found helpful if I find that my points haven't matched, is to take the offending seam apart (yes, I do this a lot), find the place where the pieces are supposed to intersect (sometimes a pencil line helps), and put the point of a pin through both pieces of fabric. Wiggle the top and bottom fabrics between your fingers until the pin stands vertically, then insert it the rest of the way. Now you can sew the seam.

bearisgray

I like your block -

A lot of people - me included - make the HST (half-square-triangle) units - the red and white units in your block - slightly oversized and then trim them down.

Example: if the directions say to cut a square 2-7/8, we cut the square 3 inches - and then do the diagonal sewing - and then cut the squares diagonally - and then trim them -

When I cut the square sizes "exactly' - even when I sewed "a very scant 1/4 inch seam" - my units ended up skimpy (too small) - so I add plus 1/8 inch to the directions for those units.

Only one of your eight HST units has noticeable points issues - Now the question is - what happened with that one?

How did you make yout HST units? There are several ways to make them.

I still need to measure each section to see if it's the size I want it to be - it's easier to "adjust" as I go, then when the block is "finished"

Would you be willing to also show a picture of the back of your block? That's where we might be able to get more ideas of where that one unit is wonky compared to the others.

Tartan

Pretty block! When cutting out your pieces, the line on the ruler should be used to measure not the mat. The lines on the ruler also should be on the fabric cut edge not over it for that tiny bit of extra fabric in your pieces. Test by sewing two squares together and measuring the finished unit to see if you are getting an accurate seam allowance. Cut your pieces on the straight of grain whenever possible. Pin any bias edges so they don't stretch as you sew.

Homespun

It is a pretty block. If I rode by on a galloping horse I would not notice your points. I make quilts to be loved and used. Yours is fine!

lizzie3

This is the block that I plan to do next! It's so beautiful and I love Jenny Doan's easy instructions for any block.

Your block is lovely. The red you chose is vibrant and matches well with the print. Don't worry about your points. The best way to get them straighter is with practice and patience. My beginner quilt blocks looked similar to yours and they are proudly on my couch and bed, and they get me compliments all the time. Now my quilts have much better points and I credit that to learning how to do a better 1/4" seam as well as having more confidence in what I am doing.

Are you planning to do all of your blocks in the same colour scheme or are you going to alternate colours?

Keep it up, you are doing a great job!!

Cactus Stitchin

First - I would look at all that you have done right! Your colors are lovely and go together very well with good contrast which is half the battle Your block is sewn together, it is square, all of the pieces are in the right place and turned correctly, and it doesn’t appear to have puckers. Each of those things are big accomplishments!

Constructive critism of anothers work is hard because we try so hard to be positive and supportive. You are getting some great feedback so I will only add a few thoughts; no one is perfect so don’t expect to achieve that right off, pick an area or two you feel need improvement and focus on those for the next block, use internet searches to find a wealth of ideas and techniques to improve. You may want to google how to nest seams and find a great technique that works for you.

Have fun and enjoy the process of making a quilt. Mistakes happen and here we call them design choices! Great job!

SusieQOH

That's a gorgeous block! I love Jenny Doan's tutorials and like you, I do a lot better with visuals rather than reading instructions.
The only thing I see that may be problematic are the outer blocks. The points look like they may be cut off when you sew it to the next block or whatever you're sewing it to. That's a challenge for a beginner for sure.
I would just redo those corner blocks.
You're doing fantastic!!!!!! Trust me, if you saw my beginning quilts you'd scream haha

bungalow59

You should be proud ... it looks terrific!!! I wouldn't bother ripping out a single stitch... it's only fabric.
As time passes and you go from novice to experienced quilter, you can look back at your first attempts and marvel in how far you've come. My first few quilts are laughable to me (now), but wow, I've come along way and I enjoy having those reminders. Good luck!! Keep it up!

oksewglad

What a lovely block!

When you are sewing your HST together, make sure you are using the 1/4" seam allowance from the edge of the fabric...instead of being straight on I tend to slightly "swing" into my stitching at the beginning and end of the seam..this little bit skews the seam allowance. Mindlessly sew a few pairs of fabric squares together...do you see a little curve in your stitching? If so this could be the problem. (Ask me how I know!) I think this is more noticeable with HST because the point isn't right.

So how to avoid this swinging? Sit squarely in front of your needle so that you are feeding the fabric in squarely. At the end of the seam chain piecing another unit through..this helps me keep the pieces in straight alignment. One of the reasons I like Bonnie Hunter's leaders and enders technique is because I always have something to chain piece and keep me straight sewing.

https://quiltville.com/leadersenders.shtml

This is a good tutorial, but notice that all of the seam allowance is nice and even.

https://www.connectingthreads.com/tu...Pin__D103.html

Your are coming along beautifully...enjoy this new hobby. I hope it will give you a lifetime of pleasure as it has given me!