You are doing great! I just finished my first one also and I am hooked.
One little hint: if you quilt 1/4" away from the seamline you have the guidance of the seamallowance to quilt along (you feel it with your fingers) and best of all, you have to go through one or two layers of fabric less. Depending whether you pressed your seams open or to the darker side.
And the best of all: you stop dreaming of a longarm with frame :lol: :lol: handquilting makes the quilt so much softer.
Happy quilting and I look forward to see the competed quilt.
Granny

I just started hand quilting too. I agree plain and simple can be awesome too, it reminds me of the heirloom quilts I've seen. :-)

Looks good

Good job. I love hand quilting also. It is relaxing to set down and have it in your lap and see the progress you make. I am working on one for our youngest son.

LOVE IT I HAND ALMOST ALL MY QUILTS IT IS ADDICTING NICE JOB