I started this Medallion quilt last winter and it languished until August before I could get back to it. Inspired by a quilt in Gwen Marston's "Liberated Quiltmaking II". It was fun looking for my early 1800's reproductions and now have found that I need to have a new category for storage so I can find them more easily!! And of course, I now want to make a larger one to fit my double bed! One of my friends suggested that I just make this one bigger, but I think the Toile center is too small for a larger quilt. I might make Two.....one with random-length strip borders like this one and one with planned borders.....same fabric on all four sides!
My husband went to Fryeburg Fair today so I had time to myself this evening.....anytime I don't have to cook a meal is a Holiday for me!!
Hope you think I put the time to good use!!!
Oh, yes, time well spent! They are both great. I love triangles, too, and the fabrics are so pretty in this one. The medallion is a fun way to work, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays! I'd say you definitely enjoyed your free time. Both quilts are wonderful. Medallion quilts are a great way to feature a toile.
ReplyDeleteI so in love with that Triangle Quilt! It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeletethe first quilt I remember when that line came out and the pattern
ReplyDeleteI should have bought it
just love that quilt!
oh your medallion is wonderful I have to get that book out and have a look
hmmmm I may have a piece of toile to use in the center!
if not I will be in touch for a yard of that one
love that is black!
Both beautiful quilts. I can see why you want the medallion in early repros prints for a bedroom. Love medallions and love the early period repros. Well done. So nice when you have some time to work on your projects! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you -- the center medallion needs to be bigger in scale for a bed size quilt. Love your triangle quilt.
ReplyDeleteTriangle is adorable...as all your work...wonderful treasurers...Margo in Maine
ReplyDeleteLOVE your quilts, the first one especially is gorgeous!!!
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