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Saturday, 15 June 2013

Da da daaaaah!

There's nothing like a visit to my parents' and a potential pretty photo shoot to get me to put the pedal to the metal and get things done.

My Marcelle Medallion has been a long time coming since the top was completed, very out of character, but I wanted the quilting and backing to be perfect.  I think I sussed it.  I love this quilt...
OK, I took loads of photos, and here they are!!






The Full Details:

Pattern - Marcelle Medallion from Liberty Love by Alexia Marcelle Abegg
Top - mix of Liberty and other high & low prints, mostly from here, here, here and here
Back - IKEA print plus Liberty and low volume charms
Binding - Tula Pink - Prince Charming Fern, in Indigo
Pieced & Quilted - Aurifil 50wt 2021
Spiral quilting from the centre out
Finished size c. 57" square


You don't need to hear me rave on and on, but I have to say this is the quilt I am most proud of; that I didn't rush for the sake of a finish (and a FAL tick), and that has cemented my love for Liberty completely! 
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64 comments:

  1. Wens15 June 2013 at 21:55

    It's awesome!

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  2. Lucy | Charm About You15 June 2013 at 21:56

    Just incredibly beautiful! So worth the time. Liberty heaven!

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  3. tusen15 June 2013 at 22:00

    It is beautiful and the quilting is great. And isn't it uncanny how well the Ikea print works? I've seen it in several quilts and used it too and I've been in awe how a little addition of e.g. pieced strip of the quilt top fabrics or a block makes it perfect for each of the quilts. And it's nice and soft, too.

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  4. Aideen15 June 2013 at 22:03

    Love it, it's amazing! Going on the 'to do' list. Your quilts are always fantastic

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  5. ~Kelie~15 June 2013 at 22:12

    I love it! It turned out so great! I need to finish some things up but once I do starting this quilt is at the top of my project list!

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  6. Anonymous15 June 2013 at 22:12

    That's a wonderful finish, and some lovely photo's, too!!

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  7. Catherine15 June 2013 at 22:22

    Its absolutely beautiful Hadley

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  8. Lynz15 June 2013 at 22:23

    It is just amazing - I LOVE the pops of bright pink. And you know how I said I was going to use the same backing as you? My binding is a Prints Charming voile. Spooky!

    (P.S. I also am most proud of the care and time taken with my own - I'm not sure I've ever enjoyed piecing a top so much. I don't want to finish but I've only the last border to go. )

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  9. Isisjem15 June 2013 at 22:26

    OMFG! It's amazing. I almost want to get the book and make one only who could top this one?!

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  10. Trudi15 June 2013 at 22:31

    Oh my, you have the most amazing quilt there :)

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  11. Sheila15 June 2013 at 22:41

    That is one beautiful quilt Hadley..you should be proud indeed. Great job on the quilting.x

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  12. heart of charnwood15 June 2013 at 22:43

    Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck, it's gorgeous, not jealous, not one little bit, much! *sulk*

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  13. Judith, Belfast15 June 2013 at 22:49

    She's a beauty! Jxo

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  14. Donna~~15 June 2013 at 23:18

    Gosh it's lovely--both front and back! I'd be really proud of it too!

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  15. jane15 June 2013 at 23:46

    So pretty!! Love the colors and the circular quilting is awesome.

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  16. Joyce16 June 2013 at 00:13

    It is absolutely beautiful...I do have the pattern, but haven't dared to start yet. What a wonderful job!

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  17. Patti16 June 2013 at 00:18

    Wow! This is absolutely gorgeous! I'm just starting the quilting on mine, and I can hardly wait to be done. I love the spiral quilting!

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  18. Vicki16 June 2013 at 01:02

    Everything about this one is wonderful! Love the giant script fabric on back.

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  19. Jodi16 June 2013 at 01:24

    I love it, too!!! Fabulous fabrics, pattern, quilting - wonderful!

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  20. Anita16 June 2013 at 03:06

    Love how your quilt turned out!

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  21. Cara16 June 2013 at 03:11

    Absolutely Stunning! I am inspired again and can't thank you enough for sharing this beauty with us!

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  22. Heidi Staples16 June 2013 at 03:35

    Gorgeous!!!

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  23. Lori16 June 2013 at 03:52

    OH MY!!! This is drop dead gorgeous. What a special treasure!

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  24. MariQuilts16 June 2013 at 04:04

    Love it......so beautiful!!

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  25. kathy16 June 2013 at 04:46

    Stunning. Your fabrics work so well together.

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  26. Kirsten16 June 2013 at 05:49

    Such a beautiful quilt Hadley - really love your quilting! Great photos too!

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  27. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com16 June 2013 at 06:10

    This one has me smitten too

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  28. Dianne Neale16 June 2013 at 07:20

    Gorgeous and it's on my list once I've finished up the couple of quilts that are hanging around here!

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  29. Debbie16 June 2013 at 07:20

    oh this is just lovely and enjoyed seeing all your pics! Congrats on a really amazing finish!

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  30. Little Island Quilting16 June 2013 at 07:30

    I think this is my favourite finish of yours too...even surpasses that quilt third from left in your header. Well done.

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  31. DeborahGun16 June 2013 at 07:33

    such a gorgeous quilt, and it is clear how much time, effort and love you have put into making it :-)

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  32. Ali16 June 2013 at 08:35

    That is very beautiful and you should be very proud of it. I love the colours you have chosen.

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  33. Anonymous16 June 2013 at 08:40

    ABSOLUTELY EXQUISITE...and so inspiring!!! Well done

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  34. Charlotte16 June 2013 at 08:42

    so so SO beautiful!!!!!!!

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  35. Archie The Wonder Dog16 June 2013 at 09:18

    Breathtakingly beautiful!

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  36. Fiona @ Poppy Makes16 June 2013 at 13:03

    It is just stunning! I love everything about it! Well done you!

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  37. Elsa16 June 2013 at 13:34

    It turned out beautiful ~ love the photos!

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  38. CrazyCatLady16 June 2013 at 13:59

    Beautiful -- you SHOULD be proud!

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  39. lindsey16 June 2013 at 14:48

    Beautiful...love the design, love the fabric ,love the colours, love the back...clever girl!

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  40. Collette16 June 2013 at 15:07

    Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  41. Julie16 June 2013 at 15:33

    Gorgeous, and such pretty colours. juliex

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  42. MissGinger16 June 2013 at 16:05

    stunning quilt and love how you have photographed. xxx

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  43. Sarah @ FairyFace Designs16 June 2013 at 17:22

    Simply stunning. I love it so much there are no words!!

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  44. Canadian Abroad16 June 2013 at 19:31

    It is amazing, and I can't wait to see it at retreat. Just saying!

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  45. Deborah16 June 2013 at 19:39

    This is just gorgeous. Well done!!!

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  46. Julianne16 June 2013 at 19:39

    1 word- GORGEOUS!

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  47. Anne's House16 June 2013 at 20:44

    Ohhhh . .. I love it too ! It's WONDERFUL !

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  48. the running hare16 June 2013 at 21:43

    Wowzers! Fantastic.

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  49. Marcia R16 June 2013 at 21:53

    It's gorgeous, Hadley! You should be very proud! And your parents place is so lovely and picturesque.

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  50. Janine @ Rainbow Hare16 June 2013 at 23:48

    This is such a beauty! And a great photo shoot too :)

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  51. Strawberry Patch17 June 2013 at 00:07

    I can't say anything that hasn't already been said, but well done lovely, it's a beaut!

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  52. Anonymous17 June 2013 at 02:54

    WOW! Gorgeous! I wish I had your talent!

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  53. Charlotte Scott17 June 2013 at 09:41

    I looks like a quilt you'd find on a bed 100 years ago but majorly updated - comfy, cozy, ready to be used and loved for another hundred years. So gorgeous!

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  54. Unknown17 June 2013 at 16:51

    It's fantastic!

    That number print- is it one of the thicker Ikea cottons? I'm using one on the back of my current quilt and because it's heavier than the top it's being a bit of a nightmare....

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  55. Unknown17 June 2013 at 17:46

    Absolutely gorgeous. I want to do the Marcelle myself but it's having to wait due to a teeny backlog of projects at the moment

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  56. Cindy17 June 2013 at 18:10

    EEEEEEEEE!!!!! You've outdone yourself, Hadders. Amazing.

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  57. Marci Girl17 June 2013 at 19:29

    BEAUTIFUL! I absolutely love it!

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  58. Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts18 June 2013 at 02:27

    So beautiful! The circle quilting really adds to it - keeps the eye moving around, following the flying geese! Congrats!

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  59. Sarah18 June 2013 at 03:58

    Hadley, I am going to rave on and on. It's beautiful! It's the best Marcele Medallion I've seen. Yours is so pretty and some I've seen are downright ugly, sorry everyone. I love the aqua fabric. The circle quilting is perfect. Well done! Great photos too.

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  60. CitricSugar19 June 2013 at 05:10

    It's absolutely gorgeous, Hadley - I wouldn't have blamed you a second for raving on! Keep Proud and Rave on. :-)

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  61. KJC19 June 2013 at 20:43

    Hi there
    every aspect of this quilt is gorgeous. Its brilliant. How did you 'do' the spiral? Did you mark the top or use a space bar on a walking foot? Or another way?

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  62. Leanne20 June 2013 at 14:48

    This quilt is stunning! I love the colours and the quilting, I can see why you love it, I do too.

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  63. Shanna of Fiber of All Sorts21 June 2013 at 19:42

    OMG . . this is so fantastic! ♥

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  64. Katy Cameron5 July 2013 at 23:06

    Absolutely fabulous dahling!

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