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Medallion Centre Block, saw tooth star block, Alison Glass fabric Northcott Cotton solids

Medallion Quilt Project

Posted on September 18, 2019June 11, 2020

One of the guild projects at my guild this year is to have members make a medallion quilt. I have to admit when I heard this at first I groaned. Medallion quilts don’t do it for me for one and for another I wasn’t sure I wanted different people working on quilt for me with different skill sets, fabric choices , colour preferences and senses of style.

But then I heard more about this medallion quilt project. We were each to make our entire quilt. We’d make a centre and then every month we’d be given some choices for our next round. We were in complete control. The control freak part of me quite liked this. And going out of my comfort zone I thought wouldn’t be a bad thing. So I’ve decided to jump in and participate.

I’ve made my centre block and I’ve used my stash of Alison Glass Fabrics and a Northcott dark grey fabric and came up with this block: 

Medallion Centre Block, saw tooth star block, Alison Glass fabric Northcott Cotton solids

 

The first round will be announced shortly. I can’t wait to find out what blocks I will be asked to use. I know it will both stress me out and challenge my creative skills.

20 thoughts on “Medallion Quilt Project”

  1. Anne-Marie says:
    September 19, 2019 at 11:54 am

    I love your thought process on this quilt project. It is similar to how I think I would react in a similar situation. 🙂

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  2. Brenda says:
    September 19, 2019 at 12:56 pm

    Love the medallion and colors you used!

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  3. Denise says:
    September 20, 2019 at 9:48 am

    This is a great block. “Me too” on the control freak, that’s why I don’t do commissioned work. In my defense, I worked as a Cosmetologist from ’87-2005 and I really didn’t have any control. But when I make a quilt I like to enjoy the process without worrying if they will like it. I make what I like and I like it that way. I look forward to seeing how this progresses. Thank you for linking up to Put your foot down.

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  4. Preeti Harris says:
    September 20, 2019 at 2:47 pm

    Navy was a terrific choice for the background. All the bright colors just pop and sparkle.

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  5. Alycia Quilts says:
    September 20, 2019 at 6:25 pm

    Oh that sounds fun!! I like that you are in total control… and I love your choices so far!!

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  6. Sally says:
    September 20, 2019 at 8:05 pm

    Very pretty block!

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  7. Vasudha says:
    September 20, 2019 at 10:45 pm

    Looks like a great start. I’m sure you’ll love the process and the finished quilt. Thank you for linking up to TGIFF.

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  8. Norma Schlager says:
    September 21, 2019 at 8:05 am

    It looks like a great beginning! It will be fun to watch the progress.

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  9. Michelle says:
    September 21, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    You are off to a wonderful start! I’ll be eager to watch this quilt grow.

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  10. Libby in TN says:
    September 22, 2019 at 8:43 am

    I’m with you on Round Robin type quilts, but I’ve heard of others doing the method your guild is doing and I think that would be a challenging adventure. Good luck!

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  11. Diann Bottrell says:
    September 22, 2019 at 9:33 am

    That is a very pretty beginning! I love the star design that shines through!

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  12. Jayne says:
    September 22, 2019 at 9:38 am

    This is a great start! I did a round robin quilt once and felt the same way about it as you do. Different skill sets, styles etc. can be risky business! I like the way your guild has it set up!

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  13. Beth @ Cooking Up Wuilts says:
    September 23, 2019 at 9:44 am

    Round robin quilts would stress me too, for the very reasons you listed. AG fabrics are some of my favorite and look so pretty in your block. Thanks for sharing your project on MCM.

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  14. Tish says:
    September 24, 2019 at 11:24 am

    This is great for your center block and lots of color choices to use from here on out. A kinda controlled from of trying something new…I like it 🙂

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  15. Roseanne says:
    September 24, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    Hi Yvonne! I’m not a huge fan of medallion quilts either, but your center block may convince me otherwise. I just LOVE all the different colors and fabrics you chose. Hmm, I wonder what comes next?! It is nice that you have control over where it goes, and I look forward to seeing its final destination. Thanks so much for linking up today. ~smile~ Roseanne

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  16. laura bruno lilly says:
    September 24, 2019 at 3:40 pm

    Good luck with your project – you’ve a great start!

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  17. Bonnie In Va says:
    September 26, 2019 at 3:32 pm

    So far you’ve got a great beginning. It will be fun to see where this project goes. Try not to stress out — just have fun.

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  18. Lisa in Port Hope says:
    September 28, 2019 at 9:40 pm

    Well, you are off to a great start! Love the bright colours you have picked.

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  19. Susan says:
    September 29, 2019 at 6:14 pm

    Oh, the dichotomy between being in control and being in challenge! I like your center block. It’s a promising start.

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  20. Dione Gardner-Stephen says:
    September 30, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    I can confer with your thoughts and fears about committing to a round robin quilt, but this sounds fun. Communal yet individual. Thanks for linking to Colour & Inspiration Tuesday.

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