Soft Focus Quilt Kit: common questions

What exactly comes in the Soft Focus Quilt Kit?

The kit includes 9-3/4 yards of Pop Cloth fabric for the quilt top, 1/2 yard for binding, and the Soft Focus pattern. Backing and batting are not included. The finished quilt measures 67" x 67". The Pop Cloth collection was designed by Sew Kind of Wonderful for FreeSpirit Fabrics.

Do I need to buy rulers separately?

Yes. The Wonder Curve Ruler and Sew Square 4 are required to make the Soft Focus quilt but are not included in the kit. The product page notes that you can add them to your cart and they will be sent with the quilt kit.

Is this kit suitable for someone new to curved piecing?

The kit is marketed as easy curved piecing with no pinning, no centering, and no snipping—just cut, sew, and square up. That description suggests a streamlined process, but it does not confirm a specific skill level. If you have never sewn curves, review the pattern and the ruler instructions before cutting into the fabric.

What does "Pop Cloth" refer to?

Pop Cloth is the fabric collection designed by Sew Kind of Wonderful for FreeSpirit Fabrics. It is the collection used for the Soft Focus quilt shown on the kit cover. The kit supplies precut fabric from this collection, so the colors and prints are already coordinated.

How should I start the kit once it arrives?

First confirm you have the Wonder Curve Ruler and Sew Square 4 on hand. Then read the included Soft Focus pattern from start to finish, separate the quilt-top fabric from the binding yardage, and plan your cutting according to the pattern. The kit's "cut, sew, and square up" description outlines the general flow, but the pattern provides the specific steps.

Can I use my own fabric instead of the kit fabric?

The kit is a curated package built around the Pop Cloth collection, and the pattern is included with it. The supplied information does not state whether the pattern is sold separately, so if you prefer different fabrics, check the product listing or contact the store before assuming you can buy the pattern on its own.

Is the quilt kit a good value?

The kit is listed at USD 112.00, compared with a catalog comparison price of USD 175.00. That price covers the quilt-top fabric, binding fabric, and pattern. Rulers, backing, and batting are additional purchases, so factor those into your total project cost.

Kit contents at a glance

  • Soft Focus Quilt Kit (Pop Cloth): Soft Focus Quilt Kit - 67" x 67" Confirms the finished quilt size so you can plan backing and batting quantities.

    Soft Focus Quilt Kit (Pop Cloth)

    Soft Focus Quilt Kit (Pop Cloth)

  • Soft Focus Quilt Kit (Pop Cloth): 9-3/4 yards of fabric for quilt top (included) Shows how much quilt-top fabric the kit supplies, so you know the top is covered.

  • Soft Focus Quilt Kit (Pop Cloth): 1/2 yard binding (included) Binding yardage is part of the kit, so you do not need to buy a separate binding fabric.

  • Soft Focus Quilt Kit (Pop Cloth): Soft Focus Pattern (included) The pattern is included, giving you the cutting and assembly instructions for the project.

  • Soft Focus Quilt Kit (Pop Cloth): Fabric for making the Soft Focus quilt top and binding. (Backing and batting not included.) Clarifies that backing and batting are separate purchases you will need to plan for.

  • Soft Focus Quilt Kit (Pop Cloth): Wonder Curve Ruler and Sew Square 4 are NOT included but are required to make the Soft Focus quilt. These two rulers are essential tools for the curved piecing and squaring up steps, so add them to your order if you do not own them.

Before you cut: rulers and fabric prep

The kit's appeal is its simplified curved-piecing method: no pinning, no centering, no snipping. To follow that method, you need the Wonder Curve Ruler and Sew Square 4. Check your ruler stash first—if either is missing, order them with the kit so everything arrives together.

Once your tools are ready, read through the Soft Focus pattern completely. The kit separates quilt-top fabric from binding yardage, so keep the 1/2 yard for binding aside before you start cutting. The pattern will tell you how to subcut the 9-3/4 yards of Pop Cloth fabric for the top.

Backing and batting are not included. The finished quilt is 67" x 67", so you will need to purchase those separately based on the pattern's requirements. The supplied information does not specify backing yardage or batting size, so use the pattern as your guide.