dunster

Wow, your story is impressive, as is your first quilt. And by hand too! I wish quilting kept my mind off food, but it doesn't.

Teen

Wow!!! Beautiful first quilt! And beautiful in what it represents to you both. I'm so proud of you and we don't even know each other. Lol! Quilting is a wonderful hobbie and so rewarding. So glad you found joy in something that is a positive experience for you. Get a machine!!! As much as you love by hand, a machine adds more diversity in your craft. And, when you feel like hand sewing, you will have options!!! Good luck to you both in your journey!!!

greaterexp

Congratulations! You've both accomplished so much!

wesing

Congratulations on your awesome life changes and the results you are seeing!

Your quilt is great also - welcome to the craft (obsession)! I look forward to seeing more of your work.

SillySusan

Wow! Impressive quilt and life-style changes. It's a beautiful quilt. I think you should get that sewing machine. Just think what fun you could have with one. I have a heavy duty Singer. A Walmart buy at $99 that I dearly love. I had one of those expensive computer jobs with all the buttons and flashy things that I didn't like at all.

JuneBillie

Congratulations!!!
You and your wife are an inspiration to everyone on your weight loss journey.
Your quilt is so pretty and cute. I love everything about it. You did a great job on it.

Barb in Louisiana

Great quilt and I think you are just a wonder by doing all that jeans piecing by hand. Jeans material are very tough to sew on a sewing machine, much less by hand. You've got a warm, winter's quilt there.

Jane Quilter

cangrats. Great quilt. Great story. reward yourself with a new machine. It will keep your hands busy for years to come.

BrendaK

Welcome from Northern California. Ditto to what everyone has said. I raise my hat to you and your wife. Love the story. More power to you both on your healthy journey. My husband and I are on the same journey and it isn't easy. Would love to see what you can do with a machine. Thanks for telling us your story and for showing your super first quilt. BrendaK

Maggie_Sue

Great quilt and great story. Good luck continuing your quilting and life style journey!!!