Some time ago I posted about Judy Newman’s new pattern release ” French Market Medallion” You can read about it here! I have had this quilt on my to do list and I am delighted to say that I have started to make it.
I have completed the center medallion and first border using lots of Liberty and Yuwa fabrics. The fabrics are a blend of traditional and modern; an old meets new kind of approach!
I absolutely love applique and I am so pleased with the centre medallion! The first border is a Liberty fabric appliqued to a grey strip. Judy suggested that I use the vase fabric for this border and I am so glad she did. It certainly has WOW factor and there is a myriad of colours in this fabric that allows me to make scrappy circle borders.
I love that the corner of the borders are appliqued with cute little birds which blend so beautifully in the quilt. The second circle from the bottom, of the photo above, is a Yuwa fabric. It depicts little children walking and two girls standing on the opposite side. I put them in because it reminds me of my family and my two beautiful sisters. Funny how fabric resonates in strange ways.
It’s a delight to make this quilt and I am certainly enjoying the challenge and loving every step of the process. If you are interested in the pattern contact Judy at A Very Fine House
Whilst I haven’t fully completed my top yet, I wanted to share the journey with you! I am celebrating the finish of the centre medallion and border one! I am linking up this post with NTT @ My Quilt Infatuation, Whoop Whoop @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict and Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts. Stop by these wonderful blogs to check out all the fabulous projects.
Have a fabulous weekend! Here is hoping that it is filled with fun and laughter.
Marie xxx
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This is a delight, I do not envy you with all those curves to do, would not know where to start
I love seeing your work!
awesome colors and I love the center block, it is too cool
Those curves would get me, too, but you certainly are making a masterpiece of them!
I absolutely love those birds in the corners. Cute!
So beautiful, Marie!
this is so pretty! love the circle border!
Thank you so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!
🙂 Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Beautiful! I love the center medallion. This is really going to be a stunning quilt when you are done!
Oh Marie this beyond gorgeous. That center medallion is fabulous…I love your colour/fabric choices. I can not wait to see more.