I (finally) finished my Marcelle Medallion quilt top! It seemed like a long haul to get those cross blocks on for the outer border, but (non-quilting) life gets busy sometimes.
I love this view of the borders. I intentionally used light fabrics for the brick border, hoping it would contrast with the dark flying geese, but now I think it blends too much with the floral fabric border and is too Mushy. Oh, well, live and learn.
I did the brick border differently from the pattern. The instructions to make the brick border like mine are posted here.
I do love how the outer border looks, making the “background” of the crosses half light and half dark.
Guess what? In celebration of finishing this top, I am hosting another Sunday Funday giveaway with Julie at 627 Handworks.
Leave a comment on this post and I will draw one name to win the Love Quilting magazine that contains the pattern for the Marcelle Medallion and other fun patterns in addition to three cheerful fat quarters (I love that bright green with the pink, don’t you?)
if you want an idea for your comment, I would love to know if you are making or plan to make a medallion quilt (if you have a blog, I will come visit). Now, I usually respond to all comments, but due to high volume (thanks, Julie!), I will not be able to respond to all.
Be sure and come back again,
Sharon
Hi! I’d love to be bit by marcelle medalion mania! Those fabric bits are very cheerful to as a sweet add in 🙂
Oh, and I love your version, with brights And text–those colors are super for all year!
Wow,love,love.Spectacular.Love your fabrics choice.Great job!.
This summer my sister and have planned to make a quilt.I still working on it.Two round s to finish it,in our layout.The last post about it is this:
http://moramargaritaster.blogspot.com.es/2013/09/estrella-de-diamantes-2.html
I would love to make a Medallion quilt but it will have to wait awhile as I have many other projects in queue ahead of that. Thanks for the qiveaway. svonfumetti(at)yahoo(dot)com
I have never made a medallion quilt. I would love to make one. Thanks for the chance
I really like medallion quilts, but it has been awhile since I made one. This would be the perfect project to do.
Thanks.
What an excellent job you did with this quilt – awesome! I have no plans for a medallion quilt – I’m a rather sporadic quilter when it comes to actually sitting down to make something – spur of the moment, so one just never knows. This would be a great heirloom quilt, for sure!
All the inspirational medallion quilts I have seen on blogs really has me thinking about making one. It might be a little while though because I’m really trying to finish all the projects I have now BEFORE I start another. I am weak though…
Sharon – I love the quilt. I think the border really sets it off. Nicely done, as usual. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love your blog. I have been reading all your post. You have so many inspiring ideas and your tips are great. Thanks for sharing
Beautiful quilt!
Love your quilt!! Marcelle medallion looks fab!:)
I have made several medallion quilts in the past. This one is gorgeous! I might have to give it a try. Thanks for the chance to win!
A medallion quilt is on my bucket list, but they still scare me. Thanks for the chance
No, I didn’t plan to do a medallion quilt.
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From the beginning I’ve thought that there was a “blendy” look to this quilt, which maybe is a nicer word than “mushy,” lol! Right now, I have no plans to make this one, but who knows, if I win, I may change my mind! In any case, I really like your floral feature fabric, and it all pulled together beautifully.
I HAVE bought fabric for Sue Garman’s Stars for a New Day, the 2009 TQS BOM, which was also a medallion quilt, but I still have a lot of other projects to get through first!
I fall in love with every new medallion quilt I see. Yours is beautiful! I would love to try my hand at one!
The plus border is mesmerizing! Really well done!
Your quilt is beautiful! I love seeing all of these medallion quilts, but I don’t know if I’ll get around to making one or not.
Look at your quilt! It’s so pretty, Sharon 😀
Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance! Lisadcox1@yahoo.com
Lovely quilt – will put the pattern in my “Someday” file – love the colors in the FQ’s – thanks for the chance.
I just love this quilt, great colors. That non-quilt life is a problem, isn’t it! Gotta by the fabric though. Great giveaway.
Your quilt looks awesome! I’m doing the mmqal too but I am only halfway done with my center medallion. I have some catching up to do 🙂
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Your MM is beautiful! What an accomplishment. I just made the templates for mine. I plan to mix men’s shirting with text for my boys’ future shared room!
Thanks for the giveaway!
OMG its beautiful!!! I wish I could make something like that! Congrats!
I’ve never made a medallion quilt, but think I will put it on my list of quilts to make someday. Thanks.
Thanks for the giveaway chance! Love your medallion patterns. Added to my quilting bucket list 🙂
Doing a medallion quilt is on my quilting bucket list, but it’s something I want to save for when I’m a little more confident in my skills.
Wowzers, what a beautiful quilt and a great giveaway chance. Thanks!
I’m just learning how to quilt — have bought hundreds of yards of fabrics and just about every quilter’s tool known to man. I SOOOO want to get good enough to make a quilt like this. It’s beyond beautiful!
Sharon,
I think your Marcelle turned out gorgeous! I love the floral and I don’t think the bricks are too muchy at all. Looks beautiful
xo jan@sewandsowfarm
Your Marcelle is really beautiful! It’s been on my “to do” list for ages, now. I’m aching to work on it.
I have seen some beautiful medallion quilts and would like to make one but I can’t at the moment as my sewing machine has been broken since november. I have a huge list of thing to make when I can though. I am in the UK, I hope that’s OK for the giveaway.
I think your quilt has turned out beautifully. I especially like the way you have made the crosses half dark/light. It’s on my to-do list, but I’ve got too much on my plate at the moment!
Oh yes I would love to make a Medallion quilt! I seen the medallion quilt Rita made over at Red Pepper Quilts blog and I have not been able to get it out of my head! They are so wonderful!
Thank you so much for the chance to win!
*Jessica
juceyj03@gmail.com
Your quilt is absolutely fabulous! Love the bright happy colors. A medallion quilt is on my list.
haven’t done a medallion quilt yet, but would love to do one, i want to make at least one in my life. lol
I’ve made one medallion for a swap (made it into a cushion) and have just made a second medallion – I LOVE this quilt 🙂 Thanks for participating in Sunday Funday – what a lot of fun!!!!
I’m scared of the medallion!! Haha. Yours turned out excellent! You must be really pleased, lots of hard work.
Your medallion quilt is gorgeous! At this time I don’t have any plans to make anything large because I am trying to finish my UFOs.
Lovely medallion quilt. Really pretty giveaway.
Love your medallion
I can only hope to one day be proficient enough to manage a medallion. I am a new follower and am off to check out your wonderful tutorials. Thanks for the giveaway.
Beautiful medallion quilt. i’m tempted to try one but honestly don’t know if I have the patience for it.
Your quilt turned out gorgeous. I have wanted to make one but have been having a hard time finding the mazine with the pattern.
Love your quilt….great job! Just getting back into quilting and love all of these inspiring blogs!
I haven’t made a medallion quilt yet…I’m a little intimidated to try, it looks so complicated! Although I suppose I thought that about most of the crafts I now do on a regular basis, at some point or another, so that’s really no excuse :).
Your medallion quilt is awesome! Very fun! I have been inspired by yours to want to make one.
It’s a gorgeous finish! Our guild was talking of making these with everyone working on a border, and passing down the line. 🙂
That is an awesome quilt.. I do love those colors together. It is on my bucket list to make one. Thanks for sharing…