Round 2: X Blocks
Before beginning this round, be sure your quilt top is currently at 20.5 inches.
The March round consists of (24) 4.5 inch “X” blocks.
Step 1: Stitch the Blocks
Make 24 blocks in either Option A or B.
Make 24 blocks in either Option A or B.
Option A: Paper Pieced X Blocks
- Print 24 copies of this paper pieced block pattern, courtesy of our own Cath of Wombat Quilts.
- Don't know how to paper piece? There are lots of tutorials online. Here's a video from the blog Ellison Lane that is pretty clear. Plus, here are some paper-piecing tips and tricks from Cath.
- Paper piece your blocks and then go to Step 2.
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| Elsa's Medallion, Paper Pieced |
Option B: Traditionally Pieced Blocks
- For each block cut:
◦ (1) strip 2 inches by 6 inches in your X fabric
◦ (1) strip 2 inches by 7 inches in your X fabric
◦ (1) 4 inch square (sliced in half on the diagonal) in your background fabric
- Sew each side of the two pieces of the square to the six inch strip, centering the pieces on the strip. Press the seams to the outside
- Slice the block on half on the opposite diagonal and insert the 7 inch strip. Sew back together and press the seams to the center.
- Square the block up to 4.5 inches
- Stitch 24 blocks and then go to step 2
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| Mary Ann's Medallion, Traditionally Pieced |
Step 2: Make the Borders
- Sew your blocks into 2 rows of 5 blocks and 2 rows of 7 blocks.
- Attach the rows of 5 blocks onto the left and right sides of your medallion. Press seams outward or open.
- Attach the rows of 7 blocks onto the top and bottom of your medallion. Press seams outward or open.
- Your medallion should now measure 28.5 inches!
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| Tania's Medallion, Paper Pieced |
To Further Customize your Medallion, Try:
- Making your traditional pieced blocks with “wonky” cuts (remember to cut more generously sized pieces of fabric to start with.
- Using a “Stitch and Flip” method on the corners of Option B to make it look more like Option A (start with a small square, pin to corner of block, stitch on diagonal of square and trim to 1/4inch).
- Making only 20 blocks and including 4 cornerstones of solid blocks or your choice of pattern.
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| Anne's Medallion, Traditionally Pieced with solid Cornerstones, and X strips were reduced by 1/2 inch before sewing |