The Eclipse Quilt | Playing with Curved Blocks

If you have ever looked at curved piecing and thought, not today, friend, this quilt is here to change your mind in the nicest way. The Eclipse Quilt gives you that modern, swooshy, curved block look without the drama, and the results are so striking you will feel like you pulled off a magic trick with fabric.

skill level confident beginner
time a fun weekend project, with extra time if you want to savor the quilting
ideal for quilters who want to try curved blocks with confidence and make a modern throw-size quilt for home or gifting; makes a great wall quilt too
you will practice curved quilt blocks, planning and prep for curved piecing, quilting, and exploring quilt binding alternatives
finished size 48″ x 56″ [120 x 140cm]

This pattern by Heather McArthur was featured in Issue 68, our geometry-inspired issue, where shapes like triangles, circles, and hexagons take center stage across quilts and needlework. It’s such a good reminder that a few simple shapes can unlock endless design possibilities.

Heather was inspired by the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024, to create a modern quilt using curved blocks. And if you have shied away from curved blocks because they seem hard to sew, she’s very clear: with a little planning and preparation, curved piecing is quite easy and gives lovely results every time. Yes, she even suggests using your child’s bottle of craft glue to help with prep, which made me smile.

Get The Eclipse Quilt pattern here.
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/the-eclipse-curved-blocks-quilt/

Get Issue 68 in print here.
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-68-print-version/

Get Issue 68 in digital here.
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-68-digital-version/

What makes this project especially exciting is that it builds your curved piecing confidence fast, and it leaves you with a clean, modern quilt that looks far more advanced than it feels while you are sewing it. Plus, the pattern is preceded by Heather’s article on quilt binding alternatives, so you get extra technique value baked right in. (ANPTmag)

Now tell me, are you team curved piecing, or team still building courage? If you have tried curves before, what tip or tool made it feel easy for you? Reply below, I read every comment.

Join me next week to find out which inspiring ANPTmag quilting project I’ll share with you!