Rubesgirl

This is the first (and only) quilt I had made until recently. I started it in 1992 and it took me nearly 7 years to complete the hand-quilting on it. I decided that I wanted to make a quilt, bought a book and some fabric and made the top. A neighbor was an experienced quilter and helped me place the designs on the borders, told me where to start and moved away. The rest I had to figure out myself! If the pics were better (sorry) you could see how uneven and big the stitches in the diamonds are where I first started (from the center outwards). Fortunately, by the time I completed the borders and wreaths, I was much better. It is now on the bed it was made for, which is in our guest room. I swore I would never make another quilt and didn't until I found out that I could make the tops and send them out to be machine quilted!

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barny

Oh that is very pretty. And oh so much work . I like it.

debcavan

I love lone stars. Your colors are great. I can't imagine the time you put in to do the quilting. I like your choice of motifs but yes there are longarmers to do that part.

nannyrick

That is stunning. Beautiful job.

barbo117

It is so very pretty and looks beautiful on your bed. I am sure that your guests will appreciate all your hard work. Your piecing looks perfect and the quilting is lovely.

sharon b

Your first quilt WOW ! You did awesome

jojosnana

Fantastic first quilt. I won't even show you mine. Ha ha. Please do more.

red-warrior

I can not believe this is your first quilt and all hand quilted.....it is awesome!

sandybuttons

Beautiful

Rock Lady

Beautiful lone star quilt. You did a great job. Keep up the good work. Don't be discouraged. You started with a somewhat difficult pattern.