Here are two pics of a quilt I hand pieced over the summer but set down. I started back up over the weekend and am hand quilting. It is roughly twin size and has a blue border and blue backing. I am using chalk so that is what you may see in the pic.

I have never really sewn before except maybe to add buttons so things may look a bit off.

The last pic is a square showing by stitching. I have 21 squares done out of 150 (plus the border to do). I may add a smaller diamond in the larger diamond later.

I think your quilt is beautiful! You chose great colors, and when you get it all quilted I think you will be very pleased!

You have a great future ahead of you.... :lol:

ooooh I like this
very much.

OO I LOVE IT!!!! I think you are doing a GREAT JOB!

Looks great! You're doing a fantastic job. Are you sure you have never sewn before?

Its looking good to me! I'm thinking you are kidding us about the beginner part :wink:

Oh--I do love earthy colors!! Thanks for sharing your work!

Looking very good. We'll expect more good things from you. Welcome from NE CA.

Looking great! Keep up the good work!!

I do not think I would have the patience to hand quilt. Kudos to you - great job!!!

Love the fabrics!!!!! You are doing a great job of it!!!!! :D

Great job. Your stitches are very good. I'd love to be able to hand stitch like that and I've been sewing for years.

Looks good to me

God bless you for the hand quilting. You've done a splendid job piecing the quilt. Just wait until you are done quilting and you will notice a big transformation from before and after. Don't quit now!

I'd LOVE to have that quilt! I love the colors and the quilting is looking real good! You should be so proud of yourself!

Very nice, doesn't look like a newbie to me. When I opened it the colors reminded me of velvet, great colors and quilting. You should be very proud of this, hope you are planning another :D

Great job.

Nice work

kansas troubles fabs are the best, wonderful job!

looks great. keep up the good work :D

Fantastic :D It amazes me that anyone would tackle hand quilting. Kudos to you and keep up the good work.

Great quilt. You have a really good eye for color. Good job all around!

Well done Rob, looking great for someone who has only sewn on buttons.

Some people are born to quilt.

Elle

I am a HUGE fan of Kansas Troubles fabrics. Your quilt is simply to die for!!

it is very pretty .. and i do all mine by hand too .. love it

Thank you everyone for your kind words and encouragement. You can make someone feel real good!

I remember looking at quilt pics from when signed up in July. Everyone is so inspiring. Jacquemoe comes to mind...among others I see today.

Now....I need to find bigger thimbles!

That is gorgeous! My sister told me when she was down that people in the north are clamoring and offering big money for HAND quilted. Yours would bring great money for the coloring and the hand sewing. What size needle do you use?

Great job!!

Sharon

Very nice!

Love the colors. Great job!!

You flatter me Sharon in thinking I know what I am doing! They were some needles I bought from the grocery store.

I have to say it is harder to hand quilt but I think it is because I used two layers of batting (I bend one needle already). When I washed the cotton batting, I should have put it in a pillow case or something. It got thin in spots. Being thrifty, I decided to use both of them! I can only do 2 sts at a time. I guess I'll learn.

I have to say, I have not worked on this alot but yesterday was the first day it finally felt relaxing.