Monday, September 21, 2020

Medallion Challenge and a New Baby Quilt

 

Barb (Fun with Barb) and Randy (Barrister’s Block) and I wanted to do some sort of challenge that was simple with very few rules. We decided on a medallion quilt where each of us would choose a border. Sort of a “Round Robin” where the bird never leaves the roost. We started with a center applique (or in my case this lovely cheater panel!) and then chose the next 3 borders (in any order we pleased) – flying geese, four patch, and half square triangles with stars as an added bonus if we could work them in.

 



I finally finished mine over the weekend. I use my favorite “eccentric” print from Marcus Fabrics and just pulled scraps out of my bins. We had a lot of fun!

 

It is amazing how different the three of them are. Visit Barb’s (here) and Randy’s (here).

 

I also finished a baby quilt top for my niece who is due in November. I made baby quilts for each of my 10 nieces and nephews when they were born and I have made one for each of their children (14 thus far).

 



Diana’s nursery “theme” is based on her love for the artist, Dahlov Ipcar. The giraffe and simple tree shape along with the little flowers in the corner blocks were inspired by Dahlov’s “Calico Jungle” book. I ordered a cute jungle print from Hancock’s but when it arrived, I discovered it was a heavy indoor/outdoor fabric (no attention to detail these days!), so I had to re-group. I looked around “Alewives Fabrics” website and found this adorable print with little girls climbing trees and the color was perfect!

 


Dahlov made only one quilt (for her son) in the 1940’s, but she did make the most elaborate and colorful soft sculptures. I wish I could have shared this quilt with her. She would have loved it. She always told me she had no patience for quilting, but she loved to look at them. She passed away in 2017 just shy of her 100th birthday.

 

Hope you all get some quilty time this week!

19 comments:

  1. Your scrappy bits and the eccentric print are the perfect complement to the central medallion panel. A wonderful top, as is your adorable baby quilt!

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  2. The baby quilt for your niece is great! And that border fabric? How perfect is that!!! Love the giraffe!
    Can't believe how many nieces and nephews you have and that you've made them all quilts! BRAVO!!
    Love your challenge quilt!!
    it's amazing how our 3 turned out so differently even with the same parameters! I do think I forgot the stars, though! What a fun challenge it was!

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  3. Hi Wendy, I like yours best of The three, if coursr, but all are wonderful. Did you see those wonderful 19th Century style conversationals on Barb's? S
    Great work, as usual! So, how tiny are those dying geese?o jeaous!

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    1. Thanks Sally! My geese finished 1" x 2". And both Barb's and Randy's are sensational. We al share a love of conversationals! Sure wish we would see some new ones.

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  4. Your quilt is just fabulous. I love all the tiny bits set off with that salmon. It really sparkles.
    It was a great group project and its fun to have another quilt finished in quarantine. How will you quilt yours? I'm thinking about mine....not sure.
    your baby quilt is adorable and captures the artist style. I'm sure your niece will adore it. Do you think she'll hang it or use it? The fabrics are just wonderful especially the giraffe.

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  5. I've loved watch the 3 quilt evolve and come to completion. Each one so unique and lovely. Your latest baby quilt is so cute. You did follow the style of Dahlov. I have seen a few of her illustrations in children's books, but didn't know anything about her. Thanks for the link. How wonderful that you knew her personally.

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  6. What a wonderful baby quilt! The tree, the giraffe and that sweet tree climbing fabric make a fabulous combination. Your round robin turned out very well too - Love, love those bright repros :0)

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  7. It has been very fun to see the three of you make your unique medallion quilts within your chosen guidelines. This really shines, and I love that center panel you used.
    What a fun and happy baby quilt. I was not familiar with that artist, but I love what her work has inspired you to create.

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  8. Really a great medallion Quilt!!! I love it , your medallion is awesome
    wow... happy quilting
    Véronique

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  9. I just saw Randy's gorgeous Round Robin quilt. Yours turned out great, too! You three must have had so much fun with your projects. That baby quilt is SEW darling! It's going to be such a special gift.

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  10. I'm entranced by your baby quilt, and the artist that inspired it. As a book lover, I went in search of Dahlov Ipcar's books. I just ordered Deep Sea Farm for inspiration.

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  11. Your medallion is just so pretty. I love that salmony pink. What a special center too. And wow the baby quilt is so uniquely cute! You really capture the feel of the artist. I had never heard of her - thanks for the link. How wonderful that you knew her. A baby quilt to be cherished!

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  12. What a fun project! Love seeing the results of your challenge. Each quilt is so different yet connected. I'm so impressed with how many baby quilts you've made for your nieces and nephews and their children. Love that little giraffe and the border print is fabulous!

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  13. Your "Friends" quilt is lovely - that Marcus print is just so cheerful and happy! Wonderful baby quilt as well! Thank you for introducing me to the works of Dahlov Ipcar!

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  14. just love medallion quilts and yours looks great........

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