First Quilt I Quilted on My New-to-Me Longarm!
 

I was finally able to purchase a used long arm quilting machine after years of dreaming about owning one. This is the first quilt I quilted on the machine. I tend to lean toward wanting everything perfect so after the first row I stopped and spent the rest of the evening reviewing it and trying to decide if I should rip out the stitches or what! I slept on it and the next morning I just decided to just go with it and let this be a learning opportunity so I had fun learning to control the curves, experimenting with different designs, etc. It's all free hand (is this the term for making up designs as I go and not using a quilting pattern)? So here are pictures! It was so fun and I feel like I have a huge toy!

Great job! Can't believe it was your first quilt on the longarm.

First of all, that quilt is gorgeous!!!!!!! I love those colors and the pattern is lovely.
You say your first one on your new toy? I would never have guessed it. You're doing fine!!
Have fun with it. :)

great job on you fmq!

You did a fantastic job on your first long arm quilt. Love the pattern & colors of the quilt. I'm so in awe of people like you who can just think up quilting patterns as they go. My brain just does not work like that. Keep having fun with your new machine.

great job!

Your quilt is lovely. I'd say you are a natural. Have fun!

Your quilt is very pretty! Design and colors, and fun fmq! :)

I Agree great anytime let alone your first.Keep us posted

Lovely quilt; gorgeous quilting. :)

Janelle

Wow! The quilt is so beautiful to start with! But your quilting is just fabulous. I can't believe that is your first quilt project on your 'new' long arm. You are a natural for this skill.

Can't believe this is your first go on a longarm! Your quilt is beautiful and your quilting is amazing! I have a mid arm and computerized quilting program, because....well....I suck at free hand! I am in awe of your talent. Way to go!!!!

Great job! I love the colors you picked.

I'm so impressed! Just think what lovely quilting you will do when you "improve"! It already looks very professional to me.

Fantastic first!

Beautiful quilt and quilting. Congratulations on your new machine.

Pretty quilt and your quilting looks very nice. You were smart to walk away and sleep on it and then it always looks better the next time. Thanks for sharing your nice work.

For just going with the flow you did an outstanding job and this was just your 1st time????? Can't imagine what you'll be doing in a month or two at this rate. Keep up the great job as I see a quilting job in your future if you want it. WOW!!!!

Congratulations on your long arm and job well done!

Nice!! For a first attempt I think you've done beautifully!!

Beautiful quilt... and your quilting looks gorgeous and creative already! I wish more people would try fmq. It's so much fun.

That looks wonderful for a first quilt on the machine! Congratulations!

It looks wonderful! Did you go from FMQ on a domestic to a long arm? Curious about the transition. But you did a great job on the quilt.

Wow! This is a wonderful quilt! It is beautiful and the quilting is perfect for it! I really love it!! Congrats on the 'new' toy. Enjoy

Absolutely beautiful, quilting too. Those are some of my favorite colors. You are a natural.

It is beautiful, quilt and quilting! I hope you have lots more fun with your long arm!

Quilt is beautiful and quilting is amazing. Your first time? Geesh...

Good job!!

Great first quilt. Keep it up

Congratulations on your “new” toy...you’re off to a wonderful start. We’ll be anxious to see future projects, in the meantime, enjoy your new machine and have fun!

Beautiful quilt, great quilting!

I have quilted in my home sewing machine, then had a sit down Tin Lizzie model. This long arm with 14 ft rails is my dream machine. It was used and found it at a good price so I was happy.

Awesome job for your first time out. I can see many happy times spent with your quilting machine.

Beautiful quilt and super quilting. BrendaK

Congratulations! Have fun with your new 'toy'. Great job on your first quilt.

No one would ever guess that is your 1st quilt for long arming. You did a great job. Please do tell the name of your quilt pattern. The quilt is beautiful.

Beautiful quilt, enjoy getting to know your longarm!

Great job!

Fabulous job. It looks great.