My very first quilt

So after four years of sewing clothing, bags and bits and bobs, I decided last year - November in the lead up to my 40th birthday to be exact - that I would venture into the world of quilting.

Not realising what I was getting myself into I chose this pattern from the lovely Carolina Patchworks.

So many beginners lessons I have learnt from this zen master quilt - and the many quilting blogs I have found and devoured since cutting into that first layer cake so many months ago. Let's see:

• the importance of 1/4 inch seams
• measure and measure again
• keep your pieces and strips organised
• don't be afraid of your seam ripper
• no such thing as hurrying a quilt

But it's come together - here's some early progress on the irregular blocks for now.