My 1st BOM
 

I'm sharing my completed BOM called Freedom Bound, which everyone said I was crazy to attempt as a new quilter...I thought I'd learn several techniques in one quilt so I went for it. It was a difficult project but got easier by the 12th month so I'm glad I challenged myself. Hopefully the picture displays ok for you to see since I'm testing posting pics with this one.. Also sharing an appliqué project I designed from a water color painting I saw. I love appliquing...

both are beautiful!

Thank you so much..

These projects are done beautifully. That quilt turned out great. The fun thing about finished a complex project is that you aren't afraid of the next one. Job well done. Glad you enjoyed the process.

nicely done

:thumbup: great quilt

Wow!! Love it!

Wow, both look fantastic.

Your work is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Amazing for a beginner. Truly .

Both are beautiful!! Beginner???

Beautiful quilt and pillow. You are a natural, just keep going.

Your BOM is beautiful! And I love the birds & the birdhouse! Thanks for sharing :)

Oh my gosh! You have loads of talent. Both so beautiful!!!!!!

Good job!!

Awesome. BrendaK

You certainly did challenge yourself and your quilt is beautiful...so is your appliqué. Great job.

Fantastic work! Beautiful finished pieces. I am glad you challenged yourself and gained confidence. I think you can do whatever you want to try in the future. There is no limit! I am so glad you shared; you are an encourager. Don't forget to keep sharing with us.

Your BOM and your applique is wonderful! Neither of them look like beginning work. I applaud your natural talent! The sky is the limit for you. Thank you for sharing with us.

You display great talent, patience and a can-do spirit--all attributes of a successful quilter.

You should be very proud. Nice work!

Wow it looks beautiful you did a wonderful job. The applique is wonderful too. Looking forward to seeing more of your projects.

I also love appliqué and your pillow is beautiful. You did so good on your BOM! No one would think you are a beginner and now you will have to say you are an experient quilter. Keep up the good work!

You definitely were born to be a quilter. Wonderful work.

Both of these are so beautiful and very well done...wow...

Beautiful work on both projects. Can't believe you are a beginner. You must be a born quilter!!!

Wowzers, you must have found your calling. As both projects are fabulous! If these are what you can do with your first two projects, I look forward to many more of your posts.

Beautiful. I did the same thing--a BOM for a class--applique and quilting--just struggled through until it was done. Learned a lot.

oh they are both absolutely lovely! You did great work. do challenge yourself again.

Wow, just beautiful!

Oh my both are stunning . I am also drawn to patterns to try that are way over my head but the challenge keeps me going.

Unbelievably beautiful quilt for a first! I absolutely love it. The pillow is so pretty & soft & soothing looking. Love the watercolor look. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with us.

I love both pics. You are a wonderful beginner. Such beautiful work.

Gorgeous! Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith and go for it! Looks like you did a great job!

Well you showed everyone a thing or two about what a beginner can accomplish! It's beautiful. Good for you. Love the pillow also.

Your quilt is soooooo Beautiful . keep Quilting

I think you have found your niche. Both projects are beautiful and I tend to wade in to. As someone said, the sky is the limit. You are obviously very talented.

Your work is beautiful! I was told once that a project was too difficult for me. I made it anyway. Yes it was challenging and it would be easier for me now, but I learned a lot from the project.

WOW!! You picked a doozy for your first, but did a magnificent job on it. Congrats! Beautiful quilt. And I love your pillow too. If you are a beginner with these two, you'll be a master with the next one.