Embroidery Medallion Quilt

Chris Jurd

Final size:

122cm x 122cm (48in x 48in)

USD $9.09

Intermediate

Quilting

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Easy to print at home digital pattern sheet

Simple step-by-step instructions to follow

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Description

Chris Jurd’s dramatic quilt is a great medallion-style quilt pattern that began as a way to showcase a piece of hand embroidery, which you could do likewise, or fill the centre panel with a large doily or big fabric feature print instead.

Full materials list included in instructions
Pattern sheet included with all the patchwork, appliqué and foundations needed for this project are provided full size, ready to trace
Achieve the high levels of accuracy required for the pieced borders using foundation piecing
Add detail with fusible bias tape
Use pre-cut fat eighths in a variety of shades for the outer border or raid your scrap basket
An unusual and striking design that is a real attention-grabber when hung as a wallhanging quilt
Choose appropriate feature print fabrics for the centre and panel surrounding the outer circle to make this suit a home in any style of décor
A great project for a quilter with intermediate skills who has had some prior experience of foundation piecing

Materials

Fabric requirements and measurement for quilt top, backing and binding specified in instructions
Batting
Neutral-coloured thread for piecing
Cotton threads to match fabrics for appliqué
Quilting thread
Black fusible bias tape or pre-made 6mm (¹⁄4in) bias
46cm (18in) wide freezer paper
Paper for foundation piecing
Lightweight cardboard
Template plastic
Fine-point permanent pen
Pencil
Rotary cutter, ruler and mat

Designer

Do you make lots of quilts – what’s your yearly average?Five or six a year, on average. Some by hand and some by machine. You always work wonders with circle motifs.

Are they a favourite design element for you?Yes, they are. Not many quilters like sewing them, but I’ve done so many over the years, I’ve perfected any hiccups that may occur. I find it hard to sew square and rectangular blocks these days!

Your style varies broadly – do you like to keep the look of your quilts every-changing so working on them stays fresh and exciting?That’s the idea, isn’t it? For me, making them, and for potential makers of my patterns.

“You’re only as good as your last quilt!” What are your favourite colours and prints to work with?At the moment, I’m into modern fabrics after a long time using reproductions. Large prints, low-volume prints, geometrics – new ranges coming all the time to keep me designing and sewing.

Do you like to participate in craft retreats?Sure do, as a participant and a tutor. I organise two a year locally for up to 40 quilters each time and I travel far and wide as a tutor for other groups.

Are you a haby-store addict? And, if so, what draws you back to those shops again and again?Not so much the haby but definitely the fabrics. I’m not a gadget person, so I buy needles, threads, rulers etc but I’m constantly looking at new ranges for inspiration.

Do you work on one project at a time or do you prefer to have several ideas going at once?Several, definitely. Hand or machine piecing, hand or machine quilting, appliqué are all on the WIP pile. I’m hand sewing every night in front of the TV or I’d fall asleep!

Who are your crafting/quilt-making heroes?Mary Mashuta, Karen Stone, Gwen Marston and all the modern quilters I follow on IG or Pinterest – too many to mention.

Do you have enough time to make all the things you want to make?Not really. I spend most of my time teaching. Then there’s writing up new patterns, printing current ones for my Etsy shop, answering emails etc. I forgot to mention babysitting!!

If you had one crafting wish, what would you like it to be?More time! And a big new Bernina sewing machine to use with my new quilting rulers.

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