MY Istanbul

Last November I posted "Just a Peek" of my Istanbul Quilt
I wanted to keep the finished quilt 'under wraps' as it was to be entered in a Quilt Show.

The centre Medallion was a design by Tamsin Harvey from her book Constantinople Quilts - which was exactly what my DS#1 requested for his Wedding Quilt
- BUT it was only a Wall hanging!

I needed the quilt to be Queen size - so after talking to a lot of very knowledgeable people,
I set the Medallion on point and proceeded to design my own corner elements for the setting triangles

Today it was awarded the Convenors Award
at the Victorian Quilt Showcase 2017

I didn't know Ribbons came in Pink -
But they do!

As well as a Certificate and Rosette

I received a sponsorship Prize of a Moda Layer Cake and 3 Charm packs in Civil War Fabrics from PK Fabrics

and a 12 month subscription to Australian Patchwork and quilting Magazine.

Looks like my next project may be taken care of!

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The Victorian Quilt Showcase is at the 

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

 (affectionately known as 'Jeff's Shed') 

1 Convention Centre Place South Wharf Melbourne - Opposite Crown Casino

and runs until Sunday 30th July