5. Christmas Medallion - table topper
I called this one an orphan block because it was a technique I wanted to try but didn't have any purpose for it at the time. It is a stained glass window design using ready-made fusible bias. So, as the Christmas season approaches it seemed fitting to decide to do a table topper project to get it ready for the holidays. And, entering it in a contest at the quilting gallery was an added bonus.
There wasn't really much work involved to finish the quilt top as a table topper - sew down the remaining bias at the center and add borders to the finished size I wanted. I decided I was just going to keep it small and so added two borders in the green and gold fabrics that were used in the center. I did add red fabric to add depth to the middle of the design and it really stands out nicely.
Center of Design
Adding red fabric and using metallic gold thread to online the design.
I would rather pay someone else to quilt the layers together, however, there comes a time when more difficult techniques need a fair chance, and so I headed into that task. I at first tried copying the design's shape but was not happy with my attempt. So, I enjoyed an hour of ripping the stitches out and after a break came back to it and thought, I can do straight lines better, so I really simplified it and added some metallic gold thread to the stitching.
Background of Center block
Quilting with straight lines outside the design
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I hope you enjoy planning for the upcoming holidays - in all the many ways we celebrate the season. When I find my notebook, I'll add the designer's name and the book I found this pattern in, later as I started this several years ago.
Happy Quilting and Enjoy the Festive Season!
2 comments:
Oh, my goodness that is gorgeous! It would look great on a side table, coffee table or any kind of table! Great job!
This block is gorgeous and I would love to know where to get the pattern when you find your notebook. Lovely colours. so bright .. Love it.
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