Meet the Desert Blooms Medallion.
I love that squash blossom block as the center square.
Since the pattern is called the "Desert Blooms Medallion," I tried to stick with a desert-y color scheme which was quite uncomfortable. But sometimes it is good to work with uncomfortable colors.
The most uncomfortable part was the peach. I made the peach flying geese and hung them in my sewing room for two weeks before I sewed them on. I'm still not sure if they were the best choice but I grew to like them.
I kept the quilting pretty simple with some crosshatching. The lines are 3" apart. Since there are a lot of small-ish pieces in the quilt, I wanted the quilting to keep it drape-y.
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Perhaps it was uncomfortable for you to sew with this colors, but - WOW -
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful quilt you made!!
Best wishes!
Gorgeous quilt~you did good. Received Nancys' book last week and have been drooling over the beautiful pictures. Still haven't decided what pattern to do first.
ReplyDeleteI think the peach flying geese give your eye a place to rest on the quilt. In the end, good choice!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean by uncomfortable colors - I've been working through a quilt with said colors. But yours looks lovely. I love tat design.
ReplyDeleteThese would be uncomfortable colors for me too, but look at the awesomeness that you made!!! A good lesson for me to get out of my comfort zone. Such a beautiful quilt- great job!
ReplyDeleteI don't see many medallion quilts, and it's a shame because they are so wonderful. Yours is fabulous, and I do like the peach!
ReplyDeleteYour fabrics are perfect for the quilt. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a gorgeous quilt, great colour choice!
ReplyDeleteI love your colour palette -- it reminds me very much of handwoven textiles like I see on my weaving blogs. Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. I really like the peach-ish/coral and navy color combination. Great job!
ReplyDeleteSewing outside your comfort zone is a great idea...you've learned that you can work in these colors. I know this because your quilt is fantastic! Definitely give it another go working with some of these colors: you're great at handling them.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt design - I'm inspired to get the book. They are not really my comfort colours either but it really works, you have done a great job.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! Colors are great. Congratulations on the finish!
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