Apple Core Quilt
 

I've been working on the top for a while... it is completely curved seams. Mr. Seam Ripper has been my constant companion. Hint: don't walk away to do another project without carefully checking the layout of the 4 colors. I had to completely unstitch 3 rows :(.
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I found that this method of pinning works best for me... always with the 'smile' side up. The right corner is pinned vertically within the 1/4" seam allowance. The left corner is pinned horizontally within the 1/4" seam allowance keeping the pieces aligned for the first couple of stitches.

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good work.

Hang in there; It going to be beautiful. Love the colors.

Oh my, very soft looking. I will have to keep your tip in mind for when I start my apple core. Been collecting homespuns, but I need more and I'm finding it harder to find the homespuns. You have the start to a great looking quilt!!

It's looking good so far.................

It looks great!!

The fabric you chose actully look like an apple core! I look forward to seeing your finished quilt.

Love It! <3 Can't wait to see it finished!

That is very well done. I know my seam ripper intimately too. I understand.

Thanks for the sewing tip. There is an apple core quilt in my future.

that's a lot of work. I made a baby one about 2-3 yrs ago. what a headache. My friend is making one now. she has quite the art of doing curved seams. Your work looks great.

I`m currently working on one also...doing by hand so It will take a while...

I think your quilt top is adorable! At first glance it looked like a line of chorus girls where you only see themfrom the neck down. Adorable!!

great quilt!! thank you so much for posting and your tip! I am working on one right now :) I will try your pinning tip

very nice!!!

I'll just eat my apples. Your quilt will be super. Look forward to seeing the finish. BrendaK

Very pretty.

I've always loved the scrappy apple core pattern...just don't have the guts to do all the curve piecing. Kudo's to you!!

Whew! You are a brave soul! Looks so nice I can almost smell the crock pot apple butter! Lovely.

I think this is one of the most challenging single blocks you can make. Good job. Tried this one years ago and ended it at a place mat size experiment. This a great one for hand piecing though.

Sewing the pieces together into rows was okay. My difficulty was sewing the rows together. Way to much effort for me.

Love your apple core.
peace

Great start!

Looks nice and cool; just what we will need before long!
Mariah

Have always wanted to make one....even bought the acrylic template....but was afraid to tryl You've inspired me!!! Love what you've done so far!

Love your apple cores. I have always liked that pattern. I am like Wonnie, been a little afraid to try it. I am going to add it to my never ending list.

Maybe I need to movie the apple core farther down the bucket list.

Just started collecting my fabrics for this pattern, your quilt is lovely. Thanks for sharing.

A lot of work but looks really good.

Awesome top! I love the colors. So pretty!

You are so brave to try this. I'm horrible at curved seams. I should try your pinning method.

I'm just starting one of these. I've got the pieces cut. I'm glad I found this. Your pinning method looks so helpful. Thank you for posting it.

Although I have never made one, I love this design.

You are brave with those curves. Looks great!