Monday, October 3, 2016

So Long Gwennie Inspired Medallion Sew-a-long!

Well, here it is. The final border in our “Gwennie Inspired Medallion Sew-a-long”.


When I chose the “something fishy” theme for this final round, I had something else in mind. In actuality, I couldn’t make it work so I decided on a simple “scallop” shaped border. I felt like I was cheating so I found this cute little “marine life” fabric for a backing and then I felt more like I was complying!


Because I did this in the “potholder” method, it was a bit of a challenge (I’m not that good with math) to get that scallop curve to come together perfectly (well, close enough anyway) at the corners. It now fits nicely with all my “good enough” quilts and I love it! 


I had a lot of fun with this sew-a-long and I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the different interpretations of each theme. I learned a little about improv and how to “try” to let go of my usual perfection (wink) and I learned a lot about how the potholder method works in a medallion style.


Thanks once again to all my partners in crime (Lori, Cynthia, Cathy and Katy) and everyone who participated for all the inspiration and motivation! So much creativity! If I could reach out there, I would pat you all on the back – good job!


Lori is doing the link up this month (here) so don’t forget to stop by and see all the beautiful quilts. 

33 comments:

  1. Love your scalloped edge - so pretty on your quilt. And I love the addition of the fishy fabric on the back. Thanks Wendy for a fun and challenging theme this month!!!

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  2. As Lori, you chose scallops for your last border and I'm loving it ! It reminds me the waves ...
    Lovely interpretation and wonderful quilt Wendy !
    Thank you to inspire us with "something fishy" ! It was fun !! :)

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  3. Scallops! A good ending for your quilt.

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  4. I had not heard of the potholder method until I watched you work on this quilt. Your final borders are just right -- thanks for a challenging theme this past month (I thought about it until 9/30 before deciding what to do).

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  5. I love how your quilt has turned out. I hope you have had as much fun as I have being apart of this design team. Hugs

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  6. I get it! I've never done potholder style, but it seems you were very brave to attempt it. Great results.

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  7. Wendy your dainty scalloped border is just the thing. You picked a great theme for us for this last round! (Your backings are almost as interesting as the front!!! If I ever try potholder method again I will use varied backings for sure!).

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  8. I love your scallop border and found your approach to the corners of it very clever.
    Your quilt turned out Fabulous - Congratulations!

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  9. I wondered how you were going to handle those looooong borders on your potholder quilt - what an undertaking! The scalloped edges are just the thing for this quilt, and the back is also gorgeous!
    Thanks for your theme - it was a fun challenge. (This whole quilt has been a fun challenge! Thank you for that, too!)

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  10. You're so clever to think of scallops for the last border. What a great idea and a challenging one to do the math and then to do with the potholder technique. But gosh, your quilt is done!

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  11. So pretty. I love scalloped edges, but have not yet attempted to make them, lol. Thank you for our "fishy" theme :)

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  12. Amazing work! I have really enjoyed watching you quilters participating in this quilt along! I hope you do pot holder method quilting workshops? If you do, please travel to Missouri! LOL

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  13. I love it, Wendy, and I am so impressed with how the potholder method finishes the back beautifully as well. I can see why you keep trying new things with it! Great job, and great theme. Mine is still about a week away. :D

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  14. Your something fishy had me stumped initially, I was sure that someone would decide that an appliqué border would be chosen along the way.

    Well I got my appliqué in albeit some marine mammals not truly fish! Ocean waves also got me through for another one.

    I'd love to see an overal picture of your quilt back, I've done some quilt as you go but not potholder technique. I'll have to trace back yout posts later to check it out. You scallops look great.

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  15. What a great idea! Love the backing and how the stripe mimics the center.

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  16. It had not registered in my brain that you were doing this whole thing potholder method. I am so impressed. It looks incredible, and the use of the stripe here and there throughout the quilt has unified the whole thing. And the back is almost as beautiful as the front. Great work, Wendy!
    Hey, since you chose the final theme, I'd say you have the right to do whatever you want with it. : ) Love the scallop!

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  17. How funny that you had trouble with the very prompt you chose for us! You came up with a great resolution though. I love the stripe in the scallops. That makes them look a little nautical to me. And you basically got two quilts for the work of one: the back is every bit as interesting as the front. I doubt very much I will ever use the potholder method for a whole quilt; I'm in awe at what you've accomplished. Good job all around!

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  18. I would hardly say using a scallop border was SIMPLE!! But it sure came out beautifully!!! I love the potholder method... is that like quilt as you go?? LOVE your choice of fabrics! And I agree with Janet: your theme, you get to pick the fabrics~~~

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  19. I love it! And using the potholder method you now have a completed quilt. Yeah.

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  20. Wow, that scallop border is the bomb! What a challenge to do it potholder style and a great promotion of that method. Love that you teamed the scallops with stripes -- want to try that one in the future!

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  21. Oh my gosh, your striped scallop border is a perfect finish to your quilt, and those little appliqued flowers just add one more level of perfection. I'm curious to know what your original idea for the "something fishy" border was.
    --Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)

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  22. What a wonderful finish and such creativity! The scalloped border is perfect. I would love to learn your potholder method :)

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  23. i'd say you did gwennie proud with this beautiful piece!

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  24. I adore that scalloped border. Now I'm trying to figure out a way to add one to my quilt, so I hope you don't mind if I steal your idea :)

    It's an adorable quilt, Wendy -- it must have been a lot of work, but now it's totally done! Oh, and thanks for the fishy prompt -- I really enjoyed it.

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  25. Scallops! Genius! I love how your quilt turned out. And lucky you, it is all done! You are so smart!

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  26. Love the scallop border and am so in awe of you achieving this with the pot holder method! A beautiful and unique finish !

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  27. Congratulations on a beautiful finish!

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  28. Love your wave border--a wonderful finish to a wonderful quilt!

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  29. Oh my , I love this quilt so much!! The front and the back are equally wonderful. Your wavy border is the perfect frame and how fun that your snuck those fishies in on the back. I think we all want to learn the pot holder method now.

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  30. Great finish to you quilt Wendy~

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  31. Wow, what a beauty! I love your striped scallop border - it's perfect for your quilt. And now you have a 2 sided quilt! Your work on this quilt is impressive!

    I'm putting fish on the back of one of my quilts too - it just was "done" without adding another border. So, a little cheat.

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