My first quilt
 

It took a year from choosing the pattern and fabric to completion, but this is my first quilt, made for my granddaughter for Christmas. I FMQ'd myself, appliqued the flowers, managed the borders and binding. It miraculously was square by the time it was ready for binding. I'll never be that lucky again! It was all new to me, I have sewn for years and had participated for several years in BOM at my local quilt shop, but I finally got brave enough to jump in. In the middle of this, my husband decided I should have a new machine so I purchased the Janome Horizon 7700. I made a quilt for my grandson in a month using layer cake squares, but sashing and 'stop' blocks were another new lesson. My grandkids and their parents were blown away as I had managed to keep it all a secret. I have learned a lot from this board and all of your resources. Can't thank you enough. I have a new happy addiction for sure. Now, if only going to work didn't get in the way of quilting!


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Oh, my goodness. You outdid yourself for a first quilt. It is beautiful. Looks like you learned a lot for your first try.
Congratulate yourself. This Quilting Board will continue to help you with anything & everything. Both quilts are
beautiful.

Both are very beautiful! You did a great job!

Both are beautiful! Great job.

I am not a pink person but I love the pink one

Beautiful quilts, need that paycheck for more fabric:thumbup:

nicely done

Wow! Your first? And you quilted it too? Awesome job! Like both! Cant wait another year to see next one ha ha :-)

Thank you all so much! Your comments mean a lot because I admire and drool over the talent on this board. Painacs, it might well be another year as my next challenge is a queen size for my daughter in law. LOL about the paycheck, so true!

Oh my gosh! They are beautiful! Your grandchildren must be thrilled!

Very nice job!! Even though I'm retired now it sometimes is hard to find the time to quilt -- so many fun things going on all the time!

applause, applause Well done. I really like the little girls quilt a lot *probly cuz I'm a girL* You did a great job lining up with you grandsons quilt.

Brilliant work! Those are so much better than my first quilts.

Congrats on producing such a lovely quilt. Well done.

They are both really fantastic....great job. Keep on quilting and posting pics...this board is such a great place to stop by for a shot of beauty and a stack of inspiration.

Well I think you have quilting in your blood! You did great for a first timer, the are beautiful! Hope to see more of your work.

You are kidding about your first it is amazing. I don't show anyone my first. Well done and I bet it was very well received.

Beautiful Job, And what a Wonderful DH Congrats on the New Machine, Your Quilts will be Very Loved!!

Both are beautiful! Wonderful job!

Welcome to a wonderfully challenging pasttime! You've got a great start!

Great job!! I can't wait to see what you do for your second quilt!

Beautiful! Sure doesn't look anything like my 1st quilt or 1st few. LOL NO they are great, I can see how they were blown away. They sure don't look 1sts. Keep up the great work!

Very nice. It is so satisfying to complete a project from start to finish. Well done!
peace

Both quilts are terrific! Congrats on such great successes! :)

Wonderful work!!!!

you did great job!!!!

They are super. BrendaK

That was a first quilt. Wow, mine doesn't look anything like that. And you did the FMQing. Keep going. You are awesome.

Great job on both quilts....and you FMQ'd....totally impressive. Keep up the good work and we're looking forward to seeing much more from you:)

Very nice quilts.....you are a natural with past sewing skills and great color sense!

Those are beautiful quilts. You will be teaching us soon. I always know if I have a question, someone here will have the answer. Collectively, there is a lot of knowledge and experience and I so appreciate feedback.

** You are a very good quilter. ***

Wonderful quilts. I love both of them. Did you cut out your flowers for the first one or use a die cutter?

Love them both but the first one is my favorite. Love the colors.

I cut out the flowers from a pattern. You all are so gracious, thank you so much. Happy new Year!!

Well done. Both are beautiful.

Way to go! I can't believe you chose appliqué and did so many on your first quilt! What a treat your hubby gave you!

Both quilts are terrific - you would laugh your rear end off if you saw my first quilt. We're all glad you've been bitten by the "quilt bug," I'm sure, and looking forward to your next accomplishments.

Both of them are beautiful.