Very dramatic and a very lovely first quilt. I like your border idea also. You did a great job!

Love it!!! The border looks fantastic.

Wow, that's pretty. I love the jagged border you are thinking of.

Welcome from NC. This is a beautiful quilt for your first. I think it is best to quilt whichever way you feel the most comfortable. I like to hand quilt but it takes so long so on the smaller quilts, I usually machine quilt.

That is the first time I have seen that quilt. I love it!!

Your first attempt at a quilt is a winner. Keep up the good work and welcome to the board.

Great, with that being your first..... can't wait to see the next one !!!!!!!! Nice job !

love the border. it adds a lot to it, in my opinion.

That's really lovely! I am probably one of the few here that don't like to machine quilt. I really love the look and the process of hand quilting. I use Perle cotton floss #8 or #5 and just love to stitch while my hubby watches TV. That's the beauty of quilting.....it's your artwork. Do whatever makes you happy!!!!

You have done a good job. Pretty.