Tuesday, April 9, 2013

WIP Wednesday: Marcelle Medallion

I didn't really need to start a new project. I have a problem with starting new projects and then not finishing them. But all the scraps from Swooning with Oakshotts were tempting me. 
 So I started the Marcelle Medallion quilt from this book. Really. What choice did I have?

And the next border is flying geese. The trimmings from the Swoon quilt are the perfect size. It's cosmic really. And I'm powerless to resist.
Linking up with Lee. She keeps me motivated.
Posted by Live a Colorful Life at 4/09/2013
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40 comments:

  1. sarah elizabeth :: {no} hatsApril 9, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    gorgeous!!

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  2. Julie Hirt - 627handworksApril 9, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Just ONE MORE thing to add to my 'to-make' list. I love quilt pattern and I think this may be my favorite version so far. Loving your color and fabric choices!

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  3. VickiApril 9, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    What size is your medallion quilt? Love the colors. VP

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  4. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    Well of course you had to do it! Nice start at a medallion. Now if you were making the geese the rectangle/cut-off-a-triangle way, you'd have a new temptation when you finished this one.

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  5. Susan SnooksApril 9, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    I'd call it Kismet, that your leftover flying geese were a perfect fit!! I love your version of it- it is so YOU! ( BTW- How weird is this- my blogger dashboard does not show this post, but my Blog-lovin feed does????? Blog lovin is usually hours behind for me in Australia!!!)

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  6. Just Sew SueApril 10, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous. Much nicer than the one in the book.

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  7. Kristy @ Quiet PlayApril 10, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Ooh looking just fabulous!

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  8. Little Island QuiltingApril 10, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Wow! Very striking with the Oakshotts.

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  9. AnnabellaApril 10, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    Gosh - Marcelle in Oakshotts...it's going to be stunning...well it already is!

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  10. Η ΠευκοβελόναApril 10, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    Fantastic! Oakshot looks great in any pattern!

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  11. SarahApril 10, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    Wow - I've not even been remotely tempted to attempt the Marcelle Medallion but your version is so gorgeous that it makes me want to give it a try!

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  12. Elizabeth DacksonApril 10, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    Love, love, love - and wow, that's awesome that you already have some of the cutting done because of your Swoon project! Definitely quilty kismet :)

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  13. LinhApril 10, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    I can't wait to start my own mercelle medallion, yours is absolutely beautiful.

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  14. AlinaApril 10, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    Great Post! But you might just want to try having the holidays in cork, it would be really fun!

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  15. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsApril 10, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Wow! I really need to get that book, this quilt is calling to me :o)

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  16. CarlaApril 10, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Good for you Cindy. It will be gorgeous. I got as far as buying the book ; )

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  17. DeborahApril 10, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Stunning!!! Just stunning!

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  18. AmandaK@whatthebobbinApril 10, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Beautiful.

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  19. Rene'April 10, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    I have enjoyed seeing your progress on Instagram! Genius idea to use your Oakshotts for this quilt. I have purchased the book also but am waiting until some other WIPs get finished before I tackle this one.

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  20. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    I like your Medallion better than all the others I've seen so far. The others all look too busy. The solids make a much "cleaner" looking block.

    I love following your blog, or did I say that already...........lol

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  21. Needled MomApril 10, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Soooo pretty.

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  22. Amy FriendApril 10, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    It's looking really great--I also like that it isn't too busy. Many of the versions popping up are a bit too much for me.

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  23. Heather D.April 10, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Simply gorgeous. I also made use of my Swoon trimmings - it's really a shame that otherwise they would just be thrown away, and I'm sure there are some people who do that. Glad to see that you're using them up!

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  24. SvetlanaApril 10, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Absolutely stunning!!!

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  25. Teje KarjalainenApril 10, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Hi! That's so beautiful! I can understand how you couldn't resist to start with that great pattern and fantastic fabrics! I would love to make this, too! x Teje

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  26. PauletteApril 10, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    LOVE it!

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  27. janApril 10, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    OOOOhhhhhh! I LOVE this Medallion!! I really want to make one of these! I love the oakshott cotton you are using!! Looks wonderful!!

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  28. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    You must have some real patience to tackle a beautiful quilt like this.

    Amanda Rose
    http://sewmuchtosay.blogspot.com

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  29. felicityApril 10, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    It's looking beautiful! And so serendipitous that the Swoon trimmings worked perfectly for the flying geese!

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  30. TerriawApril 10, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Wow, there's a lot going on in that block! From the center medallion to each border. I give you a lot of credit for all this little bitty piecing. The colors are beautiful, especially in the center section.

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  31. SarahZApril 10, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Go with the Flow!!!! It is already stunning, from the looks of it!!!

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  32. Mrs Flying Blind...April 10, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    You are the Oakshott queen!

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  33. Katy CameronApril 10, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Cosmic. Uh huh. You get an A+ for excuses ;o)

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  34. Marjorie's Busy CornerApril 10, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    This is so very pretty

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  35. SaraApril 10, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    You are killing me with these Oakshotts! Beautiful block you created:)

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  36. Cynthia Brunz DesignsApril 10, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Love,love,love how this is turning out!

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  37. JenetaApril 10, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    Oh that is beautiful!

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  38. halfstitchedApril 12, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    It's looking great so far. I really need to find some time to work on mine. The flying geese is what i have next too. :)

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  39. DebbieApril 12, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    oh this is amazing!

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  40. Mama PeaApril 16, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    I'm loving it. I have the same problem of starting projects. :-) I had a great aunt named Marcella. :-) Keep up the good work on this!

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