Big Moment!
 

About to start piecing my first ever bed size quilt, a gift for my niece! Wish me luck, she may be sleeping under a quilt the size of a placemat if things don't go as planned, LOL. I have only done a table runner and a small QAYG baby quilt. Hope I am not biting off more than I can chew!


You have to start somewhere right. Here are the fabrics I am using.[ATTACH=CONFIG]326895[/ATTACH]

Good luck! Beautiful fabrics!

Oh, looks to be really good lookin' fabric. You'll do good.

Good luck with it! Are you using a pattern?

I am using a pattern I found on Pinterest. Very similar to a pattern I purchased to used with just slight differences. Just out in my 1/4 piecing foot and ready to go! Lots of first for me, I have spent a lot of time here reading and decided to brave it.

ummmmm I do hope that you have more fabric yardage than that or it will be a really really small bed quilt. like for a baby doll.

I was not sure what color of thread to use for piecing, I am going with a pale ivory/yellow color. What do you think?

really beautiful fabrics!!!

Yes I have 5 of these fat quarter packs and some additional yardage. I have not fully decided on backing yet, but I have a piece I am trying on for size, LOL. Seeing how it grows on me as I quilt.

You are off to a great start with your fabric choices. Keep us posted on your progress.

Good Luck, the fabric choices are amazing. Love them.

Ohhh, the fabric is pretty so how can you go wrong! Go ahead, dive in, you'll be fine!
Maureen

You so have no problem staying motivated with such gorgeous fabrics.

Good luck, have fun and be sure to share your finished quilt top ( we are a greedy lot - we also love to see WIPs)

Best,
d

I used that precise fabric to make a baby quilt and loved the results. Quilting thread color is fine. Most people use tan or light gray for most piecing. Have fun.

Beautiful fabrics!!! You will do just fine!!!!

The fabrics are gorgeous. Don't forget to post a picture when you are done!!

Thanks for the votes of confidence! I completed piecing one row of blocks, calling it a night. Love it so far. I work 10 hour days and 5am gets here early. But tomorrow night, I will be right back here stitching away and watching American Idol!

Beautiful fabrics! You can do it..just take it one step at a time...Everyone has to start somewhere!! Jusdt keep us posted on your progress, and remember the QB members are great sources for ideas and help along the way

Great fabric.

You can do this.

I have passed this fabric up several times, but always reluctantly!

Bedsize aren't harder just take longer, you will do just fine, one of my first quilts was bedsize

Think of it as making several runners and sewing them together. That way it's not so overwhelming to think about. Good luck!

I love those fabrics!

You'll do fine. Love the fabrics.

Have fun, and enjoy it..

Good luck and I love the fabric. Also have fun doing it

Love your fabric choices. I think it will be beautiful. Your about to embark on a wonderful journey!! (your first quilt) Enjoy the trip. Please keep us posted on your progress! Best of luck.

I LOVE your fabric choices! Good luck! You can do it!

Love those fabrics. With these as you fabrics you can't go wrong.

I love the fabric you chose. :)

I made a twister quilt out of that fabric, I almost bought more the other day cuz I loike it that much. Can't wait to see pictures of your quilt.

What beautiful fabrics. I can tell it's going to be a wonderful sunshine quilt. Keep us posted on your progress.

You're going to do just fine. Your fabric choice is wonderful. A full size quilt is nothing more than a place mat or runner on steroids.

Beautiful fabric, my first quilt was a queen (I didn't know it was supposed to be harder to do). You will do just fine!

Looks like a good place to start....keep us posted....love your fabric choices!

Good luck! Know you will do great cause I can hear the excitement in your voice. Love the fabric!!

Fabric is very pretty and that thread color should be fine. I keep silver/light grey and light tan threads on hand at all times and generally use them to piece. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Have fun with it :)

LOVE those fabrics. Don't worry...just do it!! One of my first quilts was a Trip Around the World in Queen size...it was intimidating then, but I got it done and gave it as a present to DD and DSIL. They use it still, 6 years later.

Good luck, I can't wait to see the finished quilt.

You'll do just fine. Your fabrics are beautiful.