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Moor Is Moor Finished!

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I am just so happy with the way this quilt top turned out!  I used the pattern Summer Wind by Miss Rosie's Quilt Co., and the beautiful fabric collection Wuthering Heights by 3 Sisters for Moda.  I got the idea to use this fabric with that pattern from Camille Roskelley  (Simplify) who made the exact same quilt.  I think the combination is brilliant.  It goes to show you that when you see a pattern made up in all pastels, for example, that it may work extremely well in a darker or brighter palette.  So, be brave, experiment!

The lovely pattern Summer Wind sat for quite a while in my pattern box. For five long years.  I always had it in the back of my mind, but the quilt on the pattern cover was a pretty pastel, and I have to be in a certain mood to do a pastel quilt.  Then, I saw Camille's version of the pattern in these wonderful rich colors and the light bulb went off in my head.  Imagine how fantastic this would look in deep purples, greens, black and tan.  Or how about an autumn color scheme–browns, rusts, dark green, burgundy and cream?  Or a patriotic version in the new Prairie Paisley fabric group?  Navy, medium blue, light blue, red and white?  I may just have to make this quilt again!

I love a medallion style quilt because by the time you add the last border, the quilt is done.  No layout necessary!  This quilt had six borders around the center medallion.  The quilt appears to be more complex than it really is.  If you break a quilt down into individual components- star units, flying geese units, half square triangles and so on, it becomes far less daunting.  Just tackle one element at a time, and before you know it, the quilt top is done.  This one really puts a smile on my face.

This quilt was finished by me working just an hour a day when I got home from work.  I am telling you, that hour a day is very well spent when I look at what I was able to accomplish!  You can do it too.

68 responses to “Moor Is Moor Finished!”

  1. I love your quilt, Nicole!! I use the same plan when I’m trying to get a quilt quilted. Because I can’t machine quilt for too long in one stretch, I plan on quilting 45 minutes to one hour per day. It’s amazing how much you can get accomplished!

  2. I love your quilt, Nicole!! I use the same plan when I’m trying to get a quilt quilted. Because I can’t machine quilt for too long in one stretch, I plan on quilting 45 minutes to one hour per day. It’s amazing how much you can get accomplished!

  3. Thank you, Nicole for sharing this post. I ordered the pattern from my LQS and will soon be stitching away.
    Have a great 4th!
    Christina D

  4. Thank you, Nicole for sharing this post. I ordered the pattern from my LQS and will soon be stitching away.
    Have a great 4th!
    Christina D

  5. Nicole – I’ve been looking at this pattern for several months (not as long as you) and you’ve inspired me. Beautifully done!

  6. Nicole – I’ve been looking at this pattern for several months (not as long as you) and you’ve inspired me. Beautifully done!

  13. The fabrics and colors look great together. You are right, it looks complicated, but when I began to search out the individul blocks, I see what you mean. Its a great quilt for sure!

  14. The fabrics and colors look great together. You are right, it looks complicated, but when I began to search out the individul blocks, I see what you mean. Its a great quilt for sure!

  21. I have a new fabric line in mind for this pattern…I just have to wait for it to come out. I need to get more disciplined in allowing myself an hour a day for personal piecing too.

  22. I have a new fabric line in mind for this pattern…I just have to wait for it to come out. I need to get more disciplined in allowing myself an hour a day for personal piecing too.

  23. Nicole it is just beautiful! My Summer Wind pattern has been aging also…maybe it’s time to bring it out!

  24. Nicole it is just beautiful! My Summer Wind pattern has been aging also…maybe it’s time to bring it out!

  25. Absolutely gorgeous!!! I think that my Summer Wind pattern has aged just about to perfection. Must be time to get it out and use it. The problem is, I have so many other patterns that are aging too! LOL

  26. Absolutely gorgeous!!! I think that my Summer Wind pattern has aged just about to perfection. Must be time to get it out and use it. The problem is, I have so many other patterns that are aging too! LOL

  35. I love this quilt…and just received the pattern in the mail the other day…now to find the perfect fabric!

  36. I love this quilt…and just received the pattern in the mail the other day…now to find the perfect fabric!

  39. it looks great! i’ve done 2 medallion style quilts and love how they come out!! so how are you going to quilt it? and what are you backing it with?

  40. it looks great! i’ve done 2 medallion style quilts and love how they come out!! so how are you going to quilt it? and what are you backing it with?

  41. I’m glad you showed us this quilt again. I love it. Beautiful colors. Ordered the pattern yesterday.

  42. I’m glad you showed us this quilt again. I love it. Beautiful colors. Ordered the pattern yesterday.

  43. Nicole, it is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing your progress as you went along. Be sure you post a picture after it is quilted too.

  44. Nicole, it is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing your progress as you went along. Be sure you post a picture after it is quilted too.

  45. What a lovely quilt, I’m sure that quilt will put a smile on your face for a long time. You should just keep it laying around for awhile, don’t go hanging it in the closet just yet.
    Great Job and Congrats on sticking with your one hour a day goal.
    I’ve made one medallion quilt, I sent pic to your email.

  46. What a lovely quilt, I’m sure that quilt will put a smile on your face for a long time. You should just keep it laying around for awhile, don’t go hanging it in the closet just yet.
    Great Job and Congrats on sticking with your one hour a day goal.
    I’ve made one medallion quilt, I sent pic to your email.

  51. Hi Nicole, I will wait to see what the fabric
    requirements are and then decide. I am a scrappy kind of girl.
    Christina D

  52. Hi Nicole, I will wait to see what the fabric
    requirements are and then decide. I am a scrappy kind of girl.
    Christina D

  55. Gorgeous As usual But I dont think I could do it yet But I am learning I hope one day I will do something Like That.
    Hugs Mary.

  56. Gorgeous As usual But I dont think I could do it yet But I am learning I hope one day I will do something Like That.
    Hugs Mary.

  57. I have to say it, yours looks better than mine! 😉 Pretty sure my piecing wasn’t even close to as perfect as yours. Heck, it still isn’t! Joanna has been raving about your skills, and I can definitely see why. You are amazing!

  58. I have to say it, yours looks better than mine! 😉 Pretty sure my piecing wasn’t even close to as perfect as yours. Heck, it still isn’t! Joanna has been raving about your skills, and I can definitely see why. You are amazing!

  63. I agree with you about this pattern. I intend to do it one of these days, lol. Your quilt is beautiful of course. Sewing one hour a day does get quite a bit done, sorry you had to stop for the week. However, knowing you, you will catch up this weekend. Happy fourth!

  64. I agree with you about this pattern. I intend to do it one of these days, lol. Your quilt is beautiful of course. Sewing one hour a day does get quite a bit done, sorry you had to stop for the week. However, knowing you, you will catch up this weekend. Happy fourth!