Groove Quilt

Groove Quilt
I have finished my Groove Quilt.  I did have some apprehension about free motion quilting so I put this quilt top in a drawer for a little while until I decided what I wanted to do.  I have only done free motion quilting a couple of times and I have never done anything other than pebble quilting so I knew that my options would be pretty limited.  I do have Angela Walter's book (which is AMAZING, I honestly would have never had the courage to try this if I hadn't read the book) so if you are a beginner like me, or even if you aren't, I would definitely recommend it.
Groove Quilt

But I could not imagine straight line quilting this one, even though I love straight line quilting.  The process went pretty well.  My main hangup was actually that I had planned on doing some echo quilting in the white sections and I did not like how that looked so I had to rip the stitches out.

Groove Quilt Closeup
All of the solids are Cotton Couture solids from Michael Miller.  They are just lovely.
Groove Quilt back
This quilt is for my niece, so hopefully she still loves pink :)

Comments

  1. DonnaSeptember 7, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    The colors are amazing together! Looks great, hope your niece thinks so, too.

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  2. Heather D.September 7, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    It's totally amazing! I'm catching the FMQ bug and I'm seriously considering splurging and buying that book.

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  3. DebbieSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    oh your palette is SO fun - love it and your quilting!

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  4. Pile O FabricSeptember 8, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    I have very limited FMQ skills too. This is amazing though I am taking Angelas Craftsy class and have her book I'm hoping to get really good. I am going to give it a go on the wish quilt.

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  5. The ThompsonsSeptember 8, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    It looks great!! You'd never know your a FMQ beginner - seriously. :)

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  6. vexaSeptember 8, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Awesome! I haven't even started mine yet and it'll be my first FMQ experience.

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  7. CarlaSeptember 8, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Good for you! Awesome finish.

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  8. Fiona @findingfifthSeptember 9, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    What an eye catching quilt with your solid selection. Well done on the FMQ as the different Textures make each colour unique.

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  9. Captain StitchyPantsSeptember 10, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    Love those colours, very 70s, but still fresh and bright!

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  10. KrystaSeptember 11, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    It looks great! My husband bought that book for me on Amazon...but I guess they are sold out and not expecting to be restocked until the 18th at the earliest. Ugh. I am dying to get my hands on it!

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  11. RamonaSeptember 13, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    This is just beautiful. Adore the colors! I do hope Angela Walters sees this post. You have done her justice with the quilting.

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  12. restitcheratorSeptember 14, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    I am MADLY in love with this quilt. It is just fantastic. It reminds me so much of 70's advertising and coloring, and yet it looks so FRESH and modern.
    Wonderful job!

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  13. morganmooreSeptember 14, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    you are amazeballs. SERIOUSLY

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  14. AliOctober 19, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    That's just gorgeous! I love the quilting you did and your colors. I got Angela's book from the library months ago but I suppose I better go buy it!

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  15. leanneOctober 21, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    love everything about this quilt - love the colours and the quilting is amazing too :) thanks for the inspiration to try angela's quilting on mine !!

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  16. PattiOctober 22, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Beautiful and your FMQ is fabulous!

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  17. Claire JainOctober 24, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    This looks beautiful! Well done with your FMQ :-)

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  18. DeniseOctober 24, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Your FMQ looks wonderful & I love your color combo!

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  19. Tracy BourasOctober 31, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Love you colours, your niece is a vey lucky to be getting such a wonderful gift. Good luck with the voting. Have cast my vote ;)

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  20. thepiececorpsNovember 1, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    You got my vote!

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