just for fun

I have been feeling a little bit blah lately.  I think it is largely due to the rain since it has raining for about a week (very unusual here) and I have become accustomed to lots and lots of sunshine :)

Recently I won a gift certificate to Mad About Patchwork for winning the Totally Groovy QAL.  When I saw that they have a large selection of Kaffe Fassett shot cottons, I filled my cart right up.  They are so beautiful.  I love the depth of the colors and how they can be bright and colorful without being overwhelming.
improv circles wall quilt
I knew I wanted to do something that required no measuring and that wasn't very time consuming, and these improv curves were the kind of fun sewing that I needed.  I made just enough blocks for a nice wall quilt size and it will soon be hanging in my bedroom.

Comments

  1. AdrianneDecember 3, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    This is gorgeous Erica! Great pops of colour. Freehand curves are very intimidating to me, so I am kind of in awe that this was just for fun for you! Hope it has cheered you up.

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  2. Heather D.December 3, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    It's fantastic Erica! So colourful and fun. And a cute quilt holder to boot!

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  3. ShannaDecember 3, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Love the curves!! The colors are perfect!

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  4. Little Island QuiltingDecember 3, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Fabulous

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  5. DebbieDecember 3, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    oh I just love this!!

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  6. TiaraDecember 4, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    Beautiful. Even your no fuss projects are stunning

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  7. knottygnomeDecember 4, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    i love that quilt. gorgeous!

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  8. AnnaDecember 4, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    this is really amazing. Beautiful job. And I love the no measuring part of quilting, it's my friend. :)

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  9. KellySDecember 4, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Wow this is amazing! Congrats on winning the Groovy QAL, I really wanted to join in but life got too busy!

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  10. JennyDecember 4, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    This is so fantastic! It caught my eye and I had to come and comment!

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  11. SvetlanaDecember 4, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    oh, Erica, this is totally amazing!!! I just love everything about this quilt, simply gorgeous!!!!

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  12. JennyDecember 4, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    so inspiring! i love the shot cottons, and your improv circles

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  13. Pile O FabricDecember 4, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    I love this you are a curves pro now!

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  14. Lindsay ConnerDecember 5, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    This is beautiful, Erica! You are so talented!

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  15. ChelseaDecember 5, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    I totally empathize with the blah since we've entered our 9 month rainy season. I hope you kick it soon!

    Would you be willing to do a tutorial for this? I love love love the quilt!

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  16. MargaretDecember 7, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Gorgeous! I have a stash of shot cottons that I just can't seem to bring myself to cut into. Mind if I copy you? :-)

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  17. Maria WallinDecember 8, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Beautiful! Love the idea of improv curves, now I just have to try it!

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  18. KelliDecember 29, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    This is amazing! I really love this. Improv is not usually my thing, but I really love this quilt!

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  19. ~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~January 9, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Erica,
    I LOVE this quilt! Is it ok if I use it as inspiration for a charity quilt that I am making for the Heroes Foundation?
    Val

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  20. JanineJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Such a clever idea! These wonky circles look great :)

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  21. Lisaluvz2kwiltJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Tutorial for improv curves??? :D PLEASE!

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  22. bethJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    amazing quilt! Love it.

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  23. CatherineMarch 6, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Saw you on WIP Wednesday and have been reading back - I think this is really lovely and have Pinned it - I hope that's okay.

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  24. kateSeptember 23, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    I would have NO idea how to START this kind of 'improve circles'. SO scary !!

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  25. DominiqueOctober 28, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Hi Erica, I saw this quilt a few weeks ago and loved it. Last week, I made something similar and had this nagging impression that I had copied someone's quilt but could not remember where I had seen it. I just found your lovely blog again and want to say thanks for the inspiration. That quilt is beautiful!

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  26. Tracy AdamsFebruary 13, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    love, love, LOVE it!!!! I was not interested in quilting, UNTIL I saw this, and you have inspired me to start sewing quilts!

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