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Monday, June 1, 2015

The Modern Medallion: 11 Designers Share Quilt Projects to Make, Mix & Match

Medallion quilts are a traditional style that has been wholeheartedly embraced by the modern quilting movement. Most such quilts consist of a central focal block surrounded by a series of symmetrical borders, giving an appearance of a framed picture. This collection, curated by two well-known quilt bloggers, gives full instructions for piecing 11 different medallion quilts, with styles ranging from traditional-made-modern (Erica Jackman's Oviedo Medallion) to minimalist (Christina Lane's Graphical Modern Medallion). The quilt designs are beautiful, but what's most impressive about this collection is the variety of techniques included—everything from hand stitching to curved piecing to improvisational piecing to appliqué makes an appearance. A coloring sheet is provided for each design, allowing quilters to plan their color scheme and audition fabrics. VERDICT It's rare to find a quilting book that is both trendy and widely appealing. There are projects in this collection that will suit diverse tastes, and the customizable nature of medallion quilts guarantee quilters of a variety of skill levels the opportunity to challenge themselves creatively. LJ Reviews 2015 March #2

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