My first quilt with inspectors
 

This is my first quilt and my first picture post. I just call it my garden quilt. About a year ago,I got the idea that I wanted to make at least one quilt before I die, since I've tried every other craft over the years. I also wanted to do it all by hand. This is the result. It took about 8 months from start to finish.Now, I'm a hardcore quilt addict. I have about 6 more in progress, mostly hand sewing, a couple partly machine stitched.
I know I must be hardcore because I can't get enough stash. Especially the '30's prints.
Love looking at everyone's pictures on here.
Those are 2 of the inspectors. Patches, the tuxedo cat, and Sam, our spoiled, biggest fur baby.
I posted a pic of him in the chit chat section.

Absolutely beautiful!!! Great job and very nice inspectors!

great quilt!!!!!

Good for you. It is beautiful. Be proud of yourself. Love your inspectors.

Oh so pretty! Love the colors and the border -- and boy oh boy that took a lot of patience with all that hand sewing.

Beautiful quilt. Love your color choices. My first six quilts were all done by hand. They are still holding up well and their is a special place in my heart knowing that each and every stitch was done by hand. Love the inspectors too.

Your quilt is so beautiful! And I am awestruck by doing it by hand...I'd never have the patience. Sam and Patches are gorgeous too and Sam's pics elsewhere were precious.

Well did they like it?

Love your quilt and inspectors. I think I would like your stash as my favorite fabrics are 20's and 30's! I plan to make a Grandmother's Garden by hand, but have not started it yet. I like how you set them in blocks and used sashing and cornerstones. That's a great idea.

How wonderful. An unusual setting, I have never seen. Love the border too. You made a fabulous first quilt. Keep going!
peace

absolutely beautiful..... welcome to the addiction

Wow! What a beautiful quilt and what skill and perseverance you have doing it by hand! The inspectors are wonderful too! Is that pomaranian? I have a Pom the same color and he is just the greatest!

I love it, bright colorful, and just plain happy. It looks like you have been quilting for years, great job.

Thank you..
Sam , the vet thinks, is part spitz and maybe some collie. But it's only guessing.

My job for over 40 years till I had to quit working was in sewing , so that probably helped. Thanks for the nice compliments.

It came out lovely.

Yes..I know Patches likes it..:]

You did a spectacular job on your quilt. I am looking forward to more pictures of quilts and the inspectors.

Is that him in your avatar? From the back in your quilt pic he looks like a Pom. He is very pretty. I love his face. He looks like he as soulful eyes.

Yes, that's Sam in my avatar. Nope, no pom, but he does look like an oversized pomeranian.

Beautiful, beautiful quilt. I love the colors. That is such a lot of hand work.

WoW!!!! Just Beautiful!!!!!

it look to me like you should be making more quilt this one in great. now let us see the next one ?

Fantastic; aren't you glad you finally tried quilting? You'll get great therapy from it.

That is beautiful. I love your colors. Great inspectors too. Thanks for sharing

Wow, that is spectacular, I admire the time you take to hand piece.

Gotta admit it, I'm not a big hexi fan but you might have converted me! Wow your Garden Quilt is really beautiful!! It looks like springtime to me. Welcome to the QB from Ohio! I'm looking forward to seeing many more of your quilts in the future!

You certainly did a great job!

You did a wonderful job! I love the colors, and your sashing and border!

Wow that quilt is stunning!! I love the inspectors too!

Love your quilt and i Love 1930s too. Best choice of pattern and fabric...great job

It appears your flowers are appliqued to the background fabric, is that correct? Or how did you do that?

Marvelous job!!! I wish my first quilt had looked a 10th that good. I like your inspectors too,

It's just beautiful! Keep up the good work and I am so glad you are enjoying it!

Gorgeous quilt and very handsome inspectors....what more could a quilter desire:)

You're right, it is applique.

good job, pretty colors. Barb

Love the colors and admire your patience to hand do a whole quilt. Nice inspectors. Did they approve?

So cute...I think the inspectors agree