The first quilt I ever made I made for my sister in-law. It was made using her color and fabric choices and she wanted it to be tied not quilted. I gave it to her as a gift.

Still sitting in my drawer needing quilted.

I need to finish mine. Recently I pulled it out and separated the layers. Not sure what I will do.

I kept my very first quilt that I made in 9th grade. It became my picnic blanket and now has been retired. It was made of one of those very "ugly" flannels and it has been worn through in many places. We lived in a single wide trailer and I tied in on frames leaning in the hallway. Thankfully I have much more space these days!

yes, keep your 1st quilt, awesome, thanks for sharing with us

I'm still WORKING on my first quilt. King sized, hand quilting. I've done lots of others over the years since I sandwiched that first one + made lots of tops that are stored away for future quilting, but ... still hand quilting my first one!

My first quilt was a modified JoAnn BOM kit. I finished it and gave it to my mother for Xmas, a few years ago. There were a few mistakes in it. But she loves it and shows it off to everyone.

Ikept mind and now, altho, I am embarassed to show it, it does show me how far I've come and what I've learned on the journey. Your quilt is lovely besides. I would keep it and treasure it. I love your color sense.

I kept mine because it is on DGD bed and she loves it.

Keep it! that way you wil always have it to see how you have improved over time and also because it is just sooooo cute.

I gave my 1st quilt to my daughter. It was a bargello especially made for her. She still has it.

My first quilt was made for my daughter when she was born now 35 yrs old - she still has that raggy old thing and will not throw it out. Moosegirl

Mine was a SunBonet Sue done many years ago for my oldest daughter using polyster and cotton. (Before I new you shouldn't use polyster!!!) It had been well worn and washed many time and was falling apart. We used it to bury our beloved border collie last June.

Sadly, my first quilt was made in 1790 when I was in nursing school. It was from a Simplicity pattern and the instructions didn't say anything about 1/4" seams so I did the usual 5/8" seams and pressed them open. It was for my baby sisters' bed. The fabrics were a solid and floral each of a pastel pink, blue, and green. The pattern was a pinwheel. All went well till the quilting part...that's when I could have used a little hands on instruction! I tied it in each quadrant and in the center. Can you imagine?! The girls loved it but needless to say the first time it got laundered it turned into a lumpy, bumpy mess. So, it is now disintegrating in the Salisbury landfill!

so pretty! I think you should keep it and make another one to put in your shop :)

My first quilt is proudly displayed on the wall of my sewing room. I absolutely think you should keep your first one so that you can look back at it after you've learned more and become more experienced. When I learned to quilt, my teacher had her first quilt. I really liked being able to see that and so vowed to keep mine. It's a nine patch and rail, and it's really not too bad,IMHO.

The first one can be such a teaching tool and a constant reminder of how far you've come along. Hard to say waht the right answer is.

Mine was a full size four patch and it's still on my bed.

Nope. I gave my first one to my Daddy before he died. Of course, now I have it back. But it was his.

Mine went to my folks. My mom still has it on her bed....and shows it off whenever she can. No idea what will happen to it when she passes.

Yours is so pretty, I would keep it.

Patti

I've only kept one of mine, it was a turning 20 quilt. I don't have enough room to keep all of them.

I still have my first quilt also. I keep it on my bed. Not perfect, but I love it. It was my first after all.

I kept my first 4...I have trouble parting with any, even if I'm making it for someone.

Wow, that is a beautiful quilt. I say keep it. I must say though I am a newbie at this and after reading all the posts I am totally scared, I am ready to start machine quilting my first. I think I might need some prayers. 8-)

The first quilt I made was for my dad for christmas, the second was for my niece for graduation. haven't started working on a third yet.

I have mine! I say keep it!!!!

I still have mine. I vote for keeping it. I also still have
the first piece I tole painted. Both show me how much I have
improved over the years.

I kept my first one, but nothing says you have to.

Mine was made for my Mum around 25 years ago, when she passed away it came back to me.

Yes I still have my first. It's a log cabin lap quilt done in light blues and peach. It doesn't go with anything but it's on my chair in my bedroom just to remind me how far i've come!
I think no matter what it is the first one is always special

I am sure you will treasure that always!

My first quilt was made for a gift. I've made only nine quilts, eight of which were gifts. Last year I finally decided to make one for myself. Yeah!

Wow Dixie Chunk...you must be REALLY OLD :lol: :lol: 1790??

Oops, and I always say I can't do paper-piecing 'cause I'm not dyslexic! Better make that 1970, I'm getting old but not THAT old. Did they even have nurses in 1790?

I gave mine to my nephew on the day he was born. My quilts make me happiest when someone is enjoying them. Although I did have him in mind when I designed it. Also have yet to finish quilt #2 so maybe I'm not the best person to give advise.(I'm giving #2 to my son)

[quote=vjengels]I lost my 'first' quilt sometime not too long after I made it; I think it went the same way as various blankets, towels and sheets... my ex never seemed to have a drop cloth on the job when he needed it...

EEEeeew! We just celebrated our 38th year together. Our first year of marriage was quite a learning experience for both of us. One morning I came out in the yard and notice hubby was working on his motorcycle and had a white kitchen towel laying on the seat. I went out and checked, it was one of the towels my grandmother had embroideried and it had a day of the week on it. I tell you, it hit the fan in big clumps. Then he said, 'well, it can be washed'. I blew up again big time, bigger clumps. He never did that again. Since then he asks if I have any old rags he can use.

First quilt. No I never kept it, gave it away as I did the next 4 or 5.

I can't even remember when I started quilting or what my first quilt was, but I'm pretty sure I gave it to someone, as I have all of them. I have a couple here that are the kids' that come in handy when someone visits. I have tried to remember when I learned, and I hope I have a picture somewhere that will help, if I ever stay off this board long enough to sort them (haha).

I kept mine. It was a Christmas lap quilt done in a snowball pattern. I love it and couldn't imagine parting with it.

ABSOLUTELY!!!

I do love it! I think sometimes I feel like trying to sell quilts to support my fabric habit. Hubby said to keep it for a granddaughter some day! Gosh, our kids and young! It is one of my favorites!