I took a class at my local LQS and all we got done was the top. I have a few co-workers that quilt so they helped me with the sandwich and backing. I used tutorials that I found on this site and other to do the quilting and binding. I sewed and ripped out more than I like to admit -- yes, the seam ripper is my friend. More than anything I learned more this way and would not trade it for anything. I took the quilt to work today and everyone could not believe that I made it and that it was my first quilt. I was very proud of the binding and the corners. I am already working on another one for my friend's new grandson. I AM SO-O-O HOOKED!!

Great quilt! :D :D :thumbup:

Very pretty

Beautiful! The blue really pops in the picture. Congratulations on the first of what will surely be many. :thumbup:

Very nice. :thumbup:

very nice.. it doesn't take much to get hooked and the people on this board make it even easier

That is one beautiful quilt.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I have to admit that I was hesitant to wash it last night. When it came out of the dryer in one piece I go so excited.

Welcome to our CRAZY hobby! It sounds like you just DOVE in head first! hahaha - you will LOVE it!

Wonderful work and a beautiful quilt!

Great quilt, and welcome to the land of the "hooked", it happens.

Wonderful :thumbup: :thumbup:

Great quilt. You did a wonderful job. Glad your hooked on quilting.

Great job. Your bindings look perfect

Fabulous first quilt!

Wonderful quilt, great work!

Yes it is addicting! Welcome to the club ;-)

Great job! What's your next project?

Love your colours, very pretty.

Beautiful!

I love the color selection and the lay out. Wonderful job.

Very pretty! I am impressed with your corners! I always have trouble with mine. They seem to come out pointy.

Your quilt is beautiful. You did a great job. All it takes is one quilt to get us hooked. :lol:

I TOTALLY AGREE!! Wonderful!! :thumbup:

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cool, great job!

Good looking quilt!! Well done!

Lovely! Excellent binding!

excellent job.

I love your quilt, you did a wonderful job! The binding looks great. Did you glue it down before sewing? That is what I've been doing and it seems to make it go so much easier. May I ask where you got your Turning Twenty pattern? All I've been able to find are the books.

Oooooo your quilt is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love those fabrics, the pattern and it is hard to believe this is your first quilt!!! :D:D:D I can't wait to see more!!!

Great job :thumbup: Isn't it wonderful to have a healthy addiction?? :D :D

You did an awesome job for your first time!

Great job, its really pretty!

Beautiful job for first quilt. I know you are so proud. Keep up the great work.

Welcome to the club!
Great quilt! <wave>

Great quilt! I love your combination of backing and binding, too. :D

Your first is awesome, and welcome to the addiction!!! Now you will begin to see inspiration EVERYWHERE!

I had pointy ones also that looked like pyramids and did more research on how to do mitered corners. I found that I was not starting the stitching all the way at the top after the fold down of the fabric. Once I stitched at the very top, IT WORKED. I am not sure if this makes any sense or not. Look for a tutorial that explains and you can see exactly how the mitered corner is created. If I can do it, anyone can. It just took me 3 times of starting over to figure it out.

Beautiful.

No, I did not glue the binding down. On the front I just sewed without pinning until I got to the corners. I have read about the glue and will probably try it with my next quilt. This is an Atkinson Design and was in a packet by itself at the LQS. There were great instructions so it was easy to follow.