This challenge is the last one for all the 2020 Island Batik Ambassadors, and is also the first time I’ve made a Medallion Quilt.

I wanted to use what I had left from the ‘Tread Brightly’ collection by @bellanonnaquilt for @island_batik.

“A medallion Quilt is made of a central motif surrounded by multiple borders. … The center and borders can be pieced, appliqued, or embroidered, in any number of combinations.”
I really wanted something striking for my central motif, so I designed this star… and I was super pleased with how is turned out. I do love a crisp sharp point…
It was time to add my first border, I went with something simple, so as not to detract from the center star. I used the gorgeous Cobblestone – Forest, from the Tread brightly collection.
My next border I wanted to be eye catching, so I decided on some Flying Geese. I wanted it to appear as they were moving around the centre star, so I arranged them in groups of 6.

My final boarder was another simple stripe, using the Cobblestone – Pinecone, from the Tread brightly collection.
I used Hobbs Cotton batting inside, and backed my Medallion Quilt with a lovely Vanilla – neutral from Island Batik.
I decided on a bit of crazy binding, which I thought would complete this quilt perfectly, I chose Texture Stripe – Marble from the Tread Brightly collection.






Would to love to know what you think of my first Medallion quilt, please leave me a comment, they really do make my day.

Wishing each and everyone of you a really special Christmas, and I hope you get to spend time with those that mean the most to you.
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Happy Sewing
Michelle
Love your new medallion quilt. The fabrics are beautiful and the points are sharp. I like the plain squares that are in the corners with the geese.
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Thank you Susan, I tried both options on the corners, with and without flying geese and decided on plain. Have a lovely Christmas x
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The center star is so striking. Such a pretty quilt!
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Thanks Wendy 🎄
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Congratulations on completing your first medallion quilt! The centre star is absolutely wonderful! Love it!
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Thank you so much, have a lovely Christmas xx
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I love the reverse flying geese, very striking!
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Thanks Kathy, have a lovely Christmas x
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You too, Michelle!
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Thank you for sharing your first medallion quilt. I love the center star you designed. Beautiful finish! Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season.
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Absolutely beautiful Michelle. Love that central star – a future tutorial maybe? And I always love flying geese they are just so elegant. Hope you have a good Christmas and New Year with some quilting time for you.
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Great medallion quilt!
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