Medallion quilts

“Often, we make a block just for the fun of it – to learn a technique or to play with a new collection of fabrics. Although we may start with the casual approach of ‘this is just a sample’, sometimes

So ever-present you might not even notice them, these fabrics have an enduring appeal. Kassia St Clair reflects on their 4,500-year-old history

1 Make accurate cutting templates for the three (3) A, B and C shapes, including a ¼in seam allowance using the template provided. Note: make a template which includes the seam allowance for cutting t

1 From the central Bee/background fat quarters, cut 1¼in x WOFQ strips and subcut into 1¼in squares. You will need approx. one-thousand-eight-hundred-and-thirty-six (1,836) 1¼in squares. Note: store i

■ 16 Fat eighths ■ 1.5m backing fabric ■ 50in x 60in quilt batting ■ 190in x 2in binding (6 width of fabric strips) ■ 12 weight hand quilting thread (optional) ■ Basting spray or basting pins ■ Matchi

1 From the eight (8) printed fabrics, you will need one-hundred-and-sixty-four (164) template A pieces in total for block 1. You should cut seven (7) sets of twenty (20) and one (1) set of twenty-four