Me, too - I say "Wow"!

you did a great job and the colors are great. It seems like a lot of people choose the dresden plate as a first quilt.

That does not look like a first quilt. It is wonderful. You did a really great job.

Well you are brave! Nice color choices, too.

Great job!!!! My first quilt did not look that good!!!!!

Thanks to all of you for the encouraging comments! I followed the Eleanor Burns "Egg Money Quilts" tutorial for this quilt. I have sewed most of my life but it was always clothes and craft stuff, so I decided it was time to make a quilt. Now that I've made one, I'm addicted! There are a lot of mistakes in the quilt, and my seam ripper got a work out, but I think I've learned from that one about what not to do! I did stitch in the ditch for the quilting and stitched around each petal in the plate and around each nine patch square. The one I'm now making for my grandson isn't very complicated so it isn't taking me as long as the Dresden did. Thanks again for your encouragement!

That is beautiful! I would not believe that this was your first quilt. Thanks for sharing.

1st quilt!! are you kidding? Just so pretty, good job.

Very good for a first quilt. Very pretty and I like the color choices.

That is a beautiful dresden plate quilt. You learn quick. Welcome to the Quilting Board.

Absolutely Beautiful!!! Great job!!! You might be interested in this Dresden table topper for Thanksgiving!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHBW_VbX6QY&feature=plcp

Absolutely Beautiful!!! Great job!!! You might be interested in this Dresden table topper for Thanksgiving!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHBW_VbX6QY&feature=plcp

You are meant to be a quilter. Very very good 1st quilt. Keep up the good work, and keep sharing with us.

Very pretty I love the Dresden quilts. Your colors are very pretty. Sue

Oh my this is your first! Great job I think you've got some natural talent.

Are you sure you haven't made a quilt before? You're a natural is all I can say plus beautiful too!

Very pretty--great colors!

You've done an excellent job on your first quilt. Colors are spot on & your 9 patch corner stones make it unique. Can't wait to see what you do from here!

I love love love the Dresden Plate pattern and you sure did it justice for your first! There's so much prep work with the cutting, sewing, and pressing of the blades, but oh so worth it! Nice job!!

Absolutely beautiful! Nicely done.

A very pretty quilt! love your fabric choices.

Perfect for a little girl! I love the little 9P's in the sashing! I have a sizzix dresden die that I really should give a try! Just too many ideas on my list! Great job on your first quilt~!

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your quilt is so lovely. The colors are beautiful. I am sure she loves it.

Very pretty! I'm so glad we have another addict in the world! :)

I love the colors, they are so bright. You did a beautiful job!!!

great color combo

You sure picked a pattern that doesn't appear to be a beginner quilt and did a fabulous job on it. Great color choices!

It's gorgeous! I love, love, love the colors. You did an amazing job and I can't wait to see your next quilt.

A very pretty dresden. Love the color combination.

festive minty colors, great slection

Love your colors!!!! Your granddaughter will love it. I'm like the rest, this sure doesn't look like a first quilt!! It is beautiful!

Cute quilt, I'm sure it will be loved. Nice bright colors for a little girl.

One word B E A U T I F U L !! My first was a dresden too, and I had no idea what a quilt was at the time. I used fusible applique and was devastated when it fell apart in the wash. (who knew you had to stitch down fusible) :D You are obviously leagues above where I was with my first quilt!! Great job!:thumbup:

Simply beautiful. It is easy to get hooked. Enjoy your second quilt and be sure and post pictures!

Oh my this is so lovely!

this is a great looking quilt.
You certainly didn't start with anything simple.
Thanks for sharing and continue quilting. You have talent.

Welcome to the quilting world! Your quilt is awesome; I can't believe it's your first. Keep up the beautiful work!
Terri, troll from below the bridge :thumbup:

Wow! Great job on a really pretty quilt!!

Great quilt and you would never know it is your first. Your granddaughter will just love it, colors are outstanding. Can't wait to see the one you do for your grandson.
Carol