Hey, thanks everyone for the nice comments!
Well, after talking with my family and doing a few days of soul searching, I decided to give it to my friend. She really helped me out when I was quite ill, and since her dad recently passed, I decided it was time for me to help her out. Anyway, she loves the quilt-told her husband he is not allowed to touch it! We have several mutual friends, and I think every one has told me how much she loves her quilt. So-o, I think I made the right decision, even though it was hard to give away. I am working on a quilt for me, and if I ever get it done, I will post a pic. I am also hand quilting it, as I did hers, but mine is queen size so is taking longer.

You did a great job!

I agree - to keep your first and do another. I gave away several " firsts" , wish I hadn't .

You did a wonderful job, love the colors!

You made the right decision! You feel good about it and that's what counts! You did a great job choosing the colors and hand quilting it! I hope you kept a photo and information for your records.

I think it's wonderful. But I agree with others who posted that you should keep your first quilt and make another one to give away. Not because this one isn't good enough. I would be honored to receive this quilt as a gift. I just think that someday you might wish you had kept your very first quilt for yourself.

It looks GREAT to me!!

It looks great to me. We are our own worst critic.