I'm just back from quilt camp, and the first thing I needed to do (after visiting the clinic for my flu shot) was link up my Gwennie Inspired Medallion. I got this finished just before I left for camp:
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| I wanted my quilt top to be a rectangle, so I added my "Something Fishy" themed final borders only on the top and bottom. |
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| I was calling these arches clam-shells to comply with the fishy scheme, but my friend Val said they were fish scales--even better!! |
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| My top isn't as free-form and carefree as a true Gwen Marsden would be, but I'm happy with the results and it was a fun sew along. The best part: finally using my Lori Smith orphan block for the center. Thanks Lori! See more Gwennie Inspired Medallions HERE. |
Fish Scales are a great way to look at those scallops, in keeping with the theme.
ReplyDeleteLovely finish--makes me think of a happy summer day!
What a beautiful finish Karen! I hope you had a lovely time at your retreat.... looking forward to seeing what you got up to! Christine x
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great. Each round blends so well with the others.
ReplyDeleteKaren I love your quilt. Hugs
ReplyDeleteSuch a happy rug - I love it!
ReplyDeleteLovely finish Karen, I find I have to keep going back to Lori's page to see who is adding their pieces. I think we all did well!
ReplyDeleteFish scales or clam shells, it's a great addition to your medallion.
ReplyDeleteYour clam shells/fish scales are so wonderfully large and graphic. I think they are the perfect finish to this quilt. And the colors are spot on. I think these borders, top and bottom, are a great way to extend a quilt to become rectangular instead of square. All in all, a wonderful quilt, Karen.
ReplyDelete--Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)
Your quilt top looks amazing!! I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is really pretty and fresh, Karen! I love all those blues. I think it is plenty "Gwen," her quilts are wide ranging! Great finish!
ReplyDeleteYour Gwennie top turned out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a fabulous finish!
I LOVE that! It reminds me of the tongues I add to wool applique. It looks really great!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it a great feeling when you find a home for something that never did quite get finished the first time around? What a perfect home for your Lori Smith block. It looks wonderful center stage. And your wonky little stars are just so charming.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Love the bright, happy blue! I don't think I could manage to do as free form as Gwen either... It was a really interesting quilt along to watch from the sidelines.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of the scallops is clever and I also love the blue fabric under, reminds me the color of the sea !
ReplyDeleteCongarts for this finish Karen !
I love your clam shells/fish scales - whichever they are, they're spot on! They echo the curves out from the center of the quilt perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThis really was the most wonderful QAL, wasn't it? 8)
Creative way to make your quilt rectangular.
ReplyDeleteYour "scales" are great! What a perfect and unexpected way to finish off your medallion!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful idea and quilt .
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