Tuesday 11 September 2012

Totally Groovy QAL


I've joined in the Totally Groovy QAL hosted by Alyssa of Pile O' Fabric.   The pattern which we're using is from Emma of Carolina Patchwork named Groove Quilt.   I've not done all solids quilt before neither have I done curve piecing, thus I've participated in the quilt along to learn a few techniques for sewing curves.

The pattern I planned to follow is for a twin size quilt but I've reduced the width of the quilt from 81" to 72" and the length from 99" to 81" instead.   My version of the Groove quilt will have a 72" x 81" finish without changing much to the original quilt pattern.

I chose Kona Cotton for the solids :

From Top : Burgundy, Taupe, Deep Rose, Peapod and Champagne

These fabrics were cut two weeks ago.




 
 

And I've started with piecing the curves first.   I can't say I did extremely well, but I'm glad they look decent enough!   Hopefully I'll get better with practice!


Then I moved on to piecing the strips.






 
And I got slightly more than half of the quilt top done last week.  This piece measures 41" x 81.5" and I have another section to join at the bottom.  
 
I'm really pleased with how this is turning out and I'm hoping there will be much more progress on this one next week!
 
Hope you'll have a lovely and productive week! =)
 
 
I'm linking up with Connie at Freemotion by the River : 
 
 
 
 

20 comments:

  1. Great color combination - totally groovy! Curved seams take practice... You are doing quite well, it looks like:)

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  2. It is looking fantastic! I really love your colours!

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  3. It really does look great! I too love the colours you've chosen and I think your curved seams look petty good!

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  4. Love your color combination, beautiful start.

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  5. Love your colors! Great start!

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  6. Lovely colors! Your curved seams look great already! Can't wait to see more of it!

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  7. I love the colors and I think you are doing an amazing job it is looking great.

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  8. Love your colour would have liked to do this quilt it is something different I do not use all solids in quilts.

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  9. Your curves turned out great. You are braver than me....smile.

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  10. Its looking great. I've been a bit scared of this pattern, it looks so difficult.

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  11. Whoah! You made so much progress, looking great. Need to get on with mine now!

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  12. Looking good, great colours and I agree you are a brave lady

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  13. Wow FarahLin this is really Gorgeous. Great patern and beautiful colours, I'm looking forward to see more.

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  14. What beautiful colors and pattern! Can't wait to see more! Thanks for sharing.
    Freemotion at the River Linky Party Tuesday

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  15. It's looking good, and a nice reminder to me to get back to working on mine! I'm really wishing I'd used some sort of purple for mine, your burgundy sure does work well for the pattern.

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  16. oooooh, you're doing this one!! You've made incredibly quick progress and I love the colors you chose!

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  17. Your quilt is coming together really well Farah! I was thinking about signing up, but don't have enough different solids to start. I'm not sure if I'd be allowed to use different fabrics :))) Can't wait to see yours assembled and all quilted!

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  18. Oh love your colors Farah! This is looking great! And your curved pieces look great too! (memories of retro flower petals coming back ;) Can't wait to see the next pics!

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  19. I quilter.... I joined because of browsing your post today.... GROOVY.. huh.... Keep stitchin....Bquiltin Studio

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