Beernadette Houghton, Columbia, SC

SORTA CIRCA 1880 69" x 75"

Quilting Method: Movable Machine
Quilting Techniques: Appliqué (Hand), Embroidery (Hand), Piecing (Machine), Quilting (Free-Motion), Quilting (Ruler Work)
Quilted By: Karen Kendo
Design Source: Circa 1880 Nine Patch pattern by Pam Buda, Heartspun Quilts; 101 Appliqué Blocks by Nancy Brenan Daniel, House of White Birches, 2010

Bernadette admired the 3” blocks in this pattern, deciding to use them in a medallion quilt that incorporated appliqué. She drafted a medallion and guard panels using appliqués from a pattern book she had on hand. This quilt was completed in 18 months. She was tired of doing edge-to-edge quilts, this one was the first where she had the courage to break free from her usual style.