You're well on your way if this is your first quilt! I had to take a class for my first quilt (log cabin pattern) and took me forever to do the hand quilting.
That was several years ago. Recently, my friend, who had taken that class with me, inspired me to get back into it again, and I'm loving it this time around. Have made three pillow tops and now I'm working on a Christmas
sofa quilt. I'm a two-time cancer survivor and find this is excellent therapy for my mind - I get lost in it, one stitch at a time!!!