Well hello little apple core quilt. How are you curved piecing? You look so pretty and innocent, but we both know how naughty you are.
Yes, you look old fashioned and cozy. But do old fashioned and cozy things make people say bad words?
You lured me in with your cute little template. It was so fun choosing pretty fabric and cutting out all of your pieces. But then you showed me your true colors. Like with all the pins I had to use (I hate pinning). And then there was the time(s) that I thought I sewed a curve so nice and pretty, only to discover that I sewed a big ol' stinkin' tuck into the bottom seam (hence the bad words).
I really hope you're proud of yourself.
Oh who am I kidding, I can't stay mad at this punky apple core quilt. She's not completely at fault, it was my first bout with curved piecing and all. And it was actually kinda fun. I made her for my very dear friend for her birthday; this friend is worth a king sized quilt worth of pins and tucks and bad words. I just wish I had the endurance to have made it larger. I've seen bed sized quilts in this pattern, which now that I know what goes into one, actually makes me want to faint.
Seasoned curved piecers, now is your time to laugh out loud. It's teeny! But there's love in every stitch, so there. :)
I love Kate Spain's Fandango fabrics. You can still get some on Etsy!
I do want to make another apple core quilt now that I've gotten my feet wet with this one. Only this time I will make the apple cores HUGE! That'll teach 'em!
Now it's back to my stack of quilts in progress. Some need quilting, one needs borders and quilting...ok maybe two need borders and quilting. And of course let's not forget the Pips quilt that I started when I shouldn't have. It's so fun and easy I couldn't help myself!
Have a wonderful spring quilting week! x
You're apple core quilt is just adorable. The binding looks great too. I've never made one so I'm not sure what my excuse is for using bad words when I sew :)
Posted by: Erin | April 17, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Love apple cores and love Fandango - great little quilt!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | April 17, 2011 at 07:22 PM
What a beautiful quilt. Your friend will cherish it, I'm sure. I love the fabrics and I'm going to check them out now!
Posted by: Tanya | April 17, 2011 at 07:25 PM
It's awfully cute indeed! Even if it did make you say bad words. LOL! I just saw that Missouri Star Quilt Co. is selling a jumbo size apple core template! Yes, I just might need to try THAT size! Yours is so darling.
Posted by: Lori G. | April 17, 2011 at 07:55 PM
I can say I know how you feel...because I am working on one myself. After the first few sewn together I thought I'd made a huge mistake by trying this project. But now I'm getting the hang of it. I love your little quilt. It's beautiful!!
Posted by: Annette | April 17, 2011 at 08:45 PM
Very cute!!! This is on my one day list.
Posted by: Michelle | April 17, 2011 at 10:09 PM
Look amazing! I think I'll wait til I can sew in a straight line before I try one though :-)
Posted by: Manda | April 17, 2011 at 11:13 PM
What a super cute quilt!!! While looking at it, one can imagine how much work it was! You have done a wonderful job, sweet Spatzl!!!
Have a good night!
Hugs,
Sabine d. V. xxxx
Posted by: Sabine | April 17, 2011 at 11:17 PM
I have to say, you have the best sense of humour. I think your little quilt is gorgeous, well done.
Posted by: Leanne | April 18, 2011 at 02:29 AM
Little is always cuter and fussier to work with. Oh the curves...I'd need a swearing jar...money in for each swear word. I'd probably be able to keep myself in fabric for a year! Lucky friend to receive this little cutie.
Posted by: Stephanie | April 18, 2011 at 03:05 AM
Hey Sarah, I'm sure your friend will love it ... hope you are all doing well . We broke up on Friday for the Easter holidays and I don't think you've seen our puppy yet have you?
Posted by: periwinkle | April 18, 2011 at 04:43 AM
Oooh, your little applecore is super cute Sarah! I did a jumbo one and the curves are much easier to handle. I call it the cheater's applecore LOL. (Oh, and I just read Lisa's comment -- you have to go see her puppy -- she's adorable!!!)
Posted by: Thimbleanna | April 18, 2011 at 06:43 AM
it's adorable! When I was reading this post and got to the "king size quilt" part..I thought, "wow, what a great friend you are to make a king sized quilt for a friend! That's huge, and curved piecing? you're crazy!" then I continued on and giggled! It's still wonderful and I don't think I could ever attempt curved piecing!
Posted by: Jen | April 18, 2011 at 08:50 AM
i hear you on that!! i shy away from those things. Kudos to you for going for it and not tossing it aside after the 17th bad word :)
your friend is very lucky (and apparently the most awesome ever to deserve a king size ;)
Posted by: Magoo | April 20, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Naughty but pretty. I love the curves. But they don't much like me.
Posted by: nanette | April 25, 2011 at 02:20 PM
Gorgeous and ambitious quilt! A bit too advanced for me..but you did an unbelievable job!!
Posted by: nina | April 28, 2011 at 01:06 PM
Beautiful quilt! Can I ask where you got your template?
Posted by: Shae | May 30, 2011 at 05:50 PM