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Sunday 8 September 2013

Quilting along. Again.


I knew there was a reason I'd resisted the lure of Instagram for so long. Earlier in the week I was innocently browsing my IG feed, and came across the Marcelle Medallion QAL (#mmqal) being hosted by Penny Poppleton. I've been wanting to make a Marcelle Medallion quilt since all the beautiful versions started popping up around blogland over the last few months - and honestly I though I was safe from it for a while longer since I didn't have the pattern. But then (fate??) I was in Spotlight with my daughter collecting a few supplies for another project on Wednesday, and she spotted Liberty Love and picked it up off the shelf (she is obviously a very well trained three year old ;o) ). How could I resist any further in the face of that?

So I'm quilting along. Again. 

I pulled this pretty pile of fabric yesterday afternoon, using the LouLouThi print at the bottom for my colour inspiration. I will definitely be adding a few more fabrics (especially more oranges) but this is my starting point. 

I'm not a fan of templates or y-seams, so I drew up the central star block in EQ7 last night and started paper piecing it. I finished putting it together tonight, and I'm pretty happy with it. My points are pretty awful in some spots (and that's after unpicking a few times), but I think overall they won't be too noticeable. I do like the colour combo though (night time photo, so the colours here are a bit off).


I am still working on quilting the Full Moon Lagoon quilt - and trying to catch up on some bee blocks - so this week is looking pretty busy on the sewing front! I hope everyone had/ is having a great weekend :o)

xx Jess


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22 comments:

  1. Renee8 September 2013 at 23:51

    Oh I love those medallion quilts! And your fabrics are so pretty, I can't wait to see what you do with yours.

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  2. Jackie's Stitches9 September 2013 at 00:26

    Can't wait to see your progress on this one! Your points look great!

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  3. wobblybobbin9 September 2013 at 01:40

    I always love your color combos, but this one takes the cake :) it's beautiful! I wasn't brave enough to try those y-seams either, so it's going to be EPP for me.
    Can't wait to see what your next border will be!

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  4. Quilting In The Cold9 September 2013 at 01:41

    Oh Jess it is going to be stunning. I love the fabrics you have chosen.

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  5. Anonymous9 September 2013 at 02:00

    Oh no I sooo wish I could join in :( I've got that quilt on my list for 2014.

    It looks really great!

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  6. Lucy | Charm About You9 September 2013 at 03:48

    Oh Jess! Fabulous fabric for inspiration, gorgeous selection and your start is awesome! I think your makes just get better and better!

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  7. Catherine9 September 2013 at 05:06

    Found you on IG :-). Love this, those fabrics are fabulous

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  8. Charlotte9 September 2013 at 05:18

    gorgeous palette - can't wait to see it progress!

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  9. Susan9 September 2013 at 06:26

    I agree with Lucy! You just get better with your creations every time. Great colour and fabric selections!

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  10. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans9 September 2013 at 07:27

    I hate templates and Y seams too. I managed to make this centre for a cushion but am too thick to make a paper pieced pattern myself - care to share with me??? xxx

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  11. Katy Cameron9 September 2013 at 07:45

    I think I 'hearted' your fabric pull on IG already, but I do like where this is going :o)

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  12. Di9 September 2013 at 08:29

    A medallion quilt is definitely on my 'want to make' list. I will enjoy seeing yours come together in those gorgeous fabrics. Di x

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  13. Kirsten9 September 2013 at 08:33

    Looks lovely Jess - so tempted to join in the MMQAL too!

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  14. Nancy@owensolivia9 September 2013 at 08:50

    Ha! I'm working on Full Moon Lagoon too, but it will take me awhile to finish it since it's EPP. I have wanted to make the medallion quilt, but I don't own the book. Maybe I could improv? Or would that be bad taste? Yours will turn out beautifully for sure!!

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  15. Jeannette Bruce9 September 2013 at 08:51

    Jess! This is going to be awesome. Love your pull and your start thus far, but then your work never disappoints me.

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  16. Patti9 September 2013 at 10:42

    Looks great, Jess! I'm almost tempted to do another one....almost!

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  17. Rebecca Lynne9 September 2013 at 12:06

    Jess...you know I'm going to have to join now too! First you are using AMH inspiration and then to see it on IG. Agh! So, can you throw a girl some help by sharing that paper pieced template? I love nothing more than paper piecing!!!

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  18. Carla9 September 2013 at 12:58

    Fabulous medallion! I really want to make that quilt, but the centre is scaring me

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  19. Rachaeldaisy10 September 2013 at 11:22

    Awesome fabric choices!! And your points look excellent to me!

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  20. Heather D.10 September 2013 at 14:17

    Gorgeous so far, Jess! I love your stacks of fabric.

    I'm not on IG but I'd love to be. I don't even have a cell phone or any mobile camera picture taking device like that. Am considering getting an ipod touch though.

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  21. Dana11 September 2013 at 03:44

    I bought the book, looked at the pattern, and put it away. If you decided to share the paper piecing, I would totally join right in! That center is the only thing holding me back.
    yours looks lovely!!!!

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  22. Sharon11 September 2013 at 09:12

    You chose great fabrics for your star. I pp mine, too, and like it way better than templates!
    It's fun to see all the variations on Penny's

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Thank you for commenting! I love to get feedback (good and bad) on my projects - it's what keeps me blogging :o)