Modern Curves Quilt

A few weeks ago 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.
Curves Quilt
This quilt looks pretty complicated, but since it is improv, it doesn't matter if you make mistakes. Just place two pieces of fabric on your cutting mat. Cut a curve shape and then pieces together. keep adding smaller quarter circles until you have the number of circles that you want.
Curves Quilt
I did some "organic" matchstick quilting to finish it up and then bound the quilt in a blue solid.
Curves Quilt
To hang the quilt on the wall I used some 3M Command Strip refills - they are so much easier than making a hanging sleeve. I should probably add another one to each bottom corner so that it lies flat!

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Fabric: Kaffe Fassett Shot Cotton
Finished Size: 30" x 30"

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26 comments

  1. Adrianne @ On the Windy SideDecember 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. DebbieDecember 3, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    oh I just love this!!

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  5. TiaraDecember 4, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    Beautiful. Even your no fuss projects are stunning

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  6. knottygnomeDecember 4, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    i love that quilt. gorgeous!

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. JennyDecember 4, 2012 at 1:23 PM

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

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

    I love this you are a curves pro now!

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

    This is beautiful, Erica! You are so talented!

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. AnonymousDecember 8, 2012 at 1:46 AM

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

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  17. 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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  18. ~ 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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  19. Janine @ Rainbow HareJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:28 AM

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

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  20. Lisaluvz2kwiltJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Tutorial for improv curves??? :D PLEASE!

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  21. bethJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    amazing quilt! Love it.

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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. UnknownFebruary 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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