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Saturday, 1 September 2012

Half a quilt top and some FMQ

For the first time in ages, I've actually had a really productive week. Apart from finally finishing Finn's quilt, I've made more than half of my Groove quilt top. This piece measures about 37" x 70" (a bit over half of the quilt) - there is another section that joins on the right hand side. I am really, really happy with how this has come together - and how quickly :o)


I spent a couple of hours today beginning the FMQ on Sweary Tula. So. Much. Fun. I'm kind of worried about how it will all pull together, but I like what I've done so far. I started in my comfort zone with some echo shells


and pebbles

And then experimented a bit with some wavy lines and pebbles radiating out from the 'K'. The texture is really cool - I think I'll play with this idea a bit more!


Although it's already late (as of today), I'm hoping to finish off Sweary Tula by early next week and get it posted off to it's new owner. If I can bear to. I have a deep affection for this quilt, and it will be hard to let it go...

Hope everyone is having a brilliant weekend - it's the first day of spring for us, and it was gorgeous!

xx Jess
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20 comments:

  1. Charlotte1 September 2012 at 21:09

    bloody hell, woman - that FMQ is amazing!!!!!!

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  2. Jess @ Scrappy n Happy1 September 2012 at 22:13

    Love the colours in your quilt!
    I agree with Charlotte - fantastic FMQ!

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  3. Heather D.2 September 2012 at 00:23

    Wow, the FMQ is amazing!

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  4. Kelly2 September 2012 at 00:56

    You are rocking that fmq, I cannot wait to see sweaty Tula finished. Your groove is looking mighty fine too :)

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  5. Newbie Jen2 September 2012 at 01:04

    Jess, I just love your colors for the Totally Groovy!

    And your FMQ looks awesome!

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  6. Ella2 September 2012 at 03:32

    Gah. Is it wrong that I'm wishing it's heading to me?

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  7. Anorina @SameliasMum2 September 2012 at 07:33

    Your FMQ is fantastic! I love the colours and those gorgeous curves in your groovy quilt. Looking forward to seeing it in its entirety x

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  8. Cherie2 September 2012 at 07:36

    Wow how big is the quilt supposed to finish too? I love your colour scheme! Your FMQ is incredible!! Can I send my quilts to you..? =D

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  9. Nat at Made in Home2 September 2012 at 08:53

    The FMQ is amazing. I wished I had at leat our comfort zone level! Glad the Totally Groovy quilt top goes quickly because i really want to see it finished!

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  10. Jennifer2 September 2012 at 10:17

    HOW CUTE - i love you color choices for the groovy and am SO impressed with your FMQ'ing!! great work this week Jess!!

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  11. FarahLin3 September 2012 at 01:35

    Love seeing your Totally Groovy quilt progress - great colours! Fantastic work on the FMQ, can't wait to see more!

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  12. Danny Heyen3 September 2012 at 03:15

    I love your Groove colors! Alyssa is so excited so many people wanted to take part. Her's is being pieced along, little by little on her design wall.

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  13. Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts3 September 2012 at 09:59

    Stunning quilting!! Can't wait to see the final product all finished!! And you chose beautiful colours for your Groovy quilt! Is it tricky to piece?? Those curves scare me...

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  14. Sharon3 September 2012 at 11:01

    I am really impressed with your FMQ. And Groove is a unique design. (-:

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  16. Anonymous3 September 2012 at 13:33

    I am so not a modern type quilter by any stretch of the imagination, but your Groove quilt blows my mind. I will have to come back again and again to see your progress.

    blessings, jill

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  17. Janine @ Rainbow Hare3 September 2012 at 17:13

    I love your fmq. This is turning out such a beautiful quilt I'm not surprised it's hard to let it go. I hope you receive something nice back :)

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  18. Katy Cameron3 September 2012 at 20:38

    Great job getting your groove on, and love the quilting on sweary Tula! I'll be hand quilting mine, with a touch of echo quilting, but I have another project coming up when I'm really hoping to get my FMQ muscles flexed :o)

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  19. Kristy @ Quiet Play5 September 2012 at 09:06

    Wow! Your FMQ is seriously amazing!!!

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  20. Rachaeldaisy15 September 2012 at 07:24

    You are a FMQ Superwoman!!

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Thank you for commenting! I love to get feedback (good and bad) on my projects - it's what keeps me blogging :o)