Friday, September 2, 2016

Reverie Quilt Top : :

Reverie Quilt Top

Reverie: a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing; a daydream.

After a busy Summer with very little quilt-making, along with the awaited release of Nightfall, that's exactly what creating this quilt was for me!

Reverie Quilt Top

One week ago I felt the overwhelming amount of tasks ahead of me as we entered upon the arrival of the new school year for the kids and the return of a regular work schedule for me. But rather than working my way down the ever-growing todo list, I indulged in the making of this quilt. It was exactly what I needed! A little gift to myself, creative, colorful bliss.

Reverie Quilt Top

I had just designed this pattern, along with a few others,  to consider as one of the free pdf quilt pattern to couple with my next fabric collection due to release this January.  When we chose one of the other options, I swapped out those digital print swatches with Nightfall and several of Amy Sinibald's Playground fabrics, just to see how it might look, and I fell in love with the combination of these dreamy colors and prints!

Nightfall & Playground Patchwork

Making HST's using the method for making eight at a time has become a favorite of mine, you may have noticed! For me, the process of creating using repetitive steps is like a deep meditation practice. With it comes a clearer mind, and more often than not, a release from my problems, worry, & stress, even if for just a little while. A refresh and refocus that feels so good.

HST Love!

Reverie Quilt Blocks

Nightfall & Playground

I plan to share that goodness in the form of a tutorial for making both these blocks & quilt top, so be sure to keep an eye out!

Reverie Quilt Top

Finishing all fifty-six blocks and assembling the top took just a couple days sewing time, and by early Saturday evening my husband was helping me take these photos to share!

Reverie Quilt Top

Reverie Quilt Top

I should have the instructions finished and ready to share next week.  Until then, I'd love to know if you plan to make one for yourself!

♡ Maureen  

23 comments:

  1. Nice pattern. Looking forward to making it myself.

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  2. This is such a mesmerizing pattern! You constantly amaze me; you have a true gift. Love this one!

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  3. Definitely...can't wait for your tutorial!

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  4. Wonderful quilt and the palette is just marvelous. It looks like easy construction for a quick win (finish). Looking forward to your tute.

    tushay3 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  5. This pattern draws me -- I'd make it scrappy, of course, but I love the patterns and colors you chose. Beautiful! Deb (mdenders@msn.com)

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  6. I fell in love with this pattern as soon as I saw it . I also love your quilt on the front page of your Lookbook! That quilt is gorgeous. I have two of your lines coming with Magic. I will make both, just not sure which of the two patterns to use. I look forward to your pattern to help me!

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  7. What a beautiful quilt, love the fabric!

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  8. Hi Maureen! This is gorgeus quilt and especially with your fabrics! You created fantastic new design for hst:s. x Teje

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  9. Awesome, love the fabric and pattern !

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  10. This is so beautiful. Just visited my LQS today and was told Nightfall should be in next week. Can hardly wait.

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  11. Maureen, yeah..you treated you and your created process! Reminds me of your "Lost Ship" block , that is the 8 HST's from one block. I saved that post and refer back to it often as HST's are not yet my cup of tea:( ..I am creative tho so no stress over that. Thankyou for sharing.

    schimmel(dot)db(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. The pattern caught my attention for the repeat in the colors and the addition of a square to HST to form a new type of 4 patch for me. I love the colors in Nightfall!

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  13. oh I love this top! I can't wait for this new tutorial!thank you!

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  14. Love this quilt! I am desperately in need of some reverie myself at the moment, so can't wait for the new tutorial.

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  15. It's beautiful and will definitely go on my list!

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  16. Cool blog you have here, I will check in often.
    voyance gratuite

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