I still remember the first time I saw Moon Dance by Sew Kind of Wonderful. It was during QuiltCon 2018 in the booth of You + Me for Hoffman Fabrics. I stared at it for a good while, completely in awe.
When the pattern was released a few months later, I bought it immediately. But I sat on it for 2 years. I wanted to make sure that I had the right fabric, the right skills, was in the right mood, everything. As usual, fabric is where I tend to mess up the most, and have the most amount of quilter's regret for. I decided to use Observatory by Alison Glass, one of my favorite collections ever.
Cutting and stacking took a long, long time ...
Sew Kind of Wonderful is known for their rulers and their patterns, but my favorite thing about them is that their patterns include a lot of leeway. I consider it curved piecing for people who can't do curved piecing (like me). When the blocks come out, they look pretty awful and skewed. But once I do the trim-down, they actually look pretty good!
The moment of truth comes when I finally place some of the blocks on the design wall and decide whether I like it or not. Usually by this point, even if I don't love it, I'll still finish it. However, I definitely breathed a sigh of relief when I realized that I really, really love this fabric with this pattern! The fabrics truly seems to glow.
Assembling was a bit painful but I got through it by doing it in small chunks. And anyway, the end result is worth it. I'm so in love with this quilt top! If I finish it this year (which is not likely given how much I need to emotionally detach myself from it), it has a good chance of being my favorite finish of the year.
Really, Really lovely! Perfect pairing of fabric and pattern.
ReplyDeleteIt came together, beautifully, Liz. The tie and care you put into assembling it is obvious!
ReplyDeleteAs always - WOW!
ReplyDeleteOh how fun! Can't wait to see the whole quilt, and then what you come up with for quilting it!
ReplyDeleteOoo! So eye catching! Have you decided how you are going to quilt it yet? Or are you pondering that as you sew it together? I'm looking forward to seeing this finish!
ReplyDeleteWah ! C'est trop beau !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Can't go wrong with Alison Glass!
ReplyDeleteA real beauty!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! I love the stark black with the gorgeous Alison Glass fabrics. This is another beauty!
ReplyDeleteThere's something really magical about curved piecing. Stunning top, Liz!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You are right, the fabrics really sing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Liz!!! Perfect! I love the QCR! And your quilt!!! Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteI bought this pattern last month. Like you I have been playing with pieces on my design wall. I love the fabric and colors you chose. The best part about this pattern is the easy construction of the curved edges. This method was new to me. Beautiful job!!!!! Carol Stewart
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful top with beautiful colors. I'm in awe of your curve-sewing ability! Did you ever wind up quilting this? I'd love to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteLiz, what size did you make it?
ReplyDeleteMine is 64" x 80", following the pattern.
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