I have been quilting for a couple years and do a pretty good job. I have even recently finished a storm at sea (posted on another thread w/ quilt for MIL). Have done hardly any machine embroidery. I am doing Dots and Daisies by Smith Street Designs (no relations LOL). Here is my VERY first EVER block! It is so fun and believe it or not I have learned a ton just with this one. The biggest things I have learned is even though it says the tension is on auto... Loosen it a little and instead of using fusible web for some of it.. GLUE STICK! Yup!! A kids washable glue stick!! Honestly!

I'm so excited I can almost squeal! My hubby helped pick out which bundle of fabrics to use. I am using Indigo, Pewter, and Honey from Marcus Fanrics that I got from Hickory Stick Quilt Shop in Hannibal last summer.

I took the pic with my blackberry cuz I really am just too excited to wait n download on computer!

Any other tips will be great! I am using my Janome 9500 and the 5.5 x 7.9 in hoop.

beautiful, Wow, Wow, Wow :) :) :) :thumbup:

Wow that's gorgeous

wow...lovely. Can't wait to see the whole quilt

Beautiful!

Very pretty.

It is beautiful, the gold thread just adds that added luxury to your design. Can't wait to see what you come up with next. :)

very very nice!!

WOW! is that nice or what!!

Stunning !