Robert Kaufman Medallion March - Downloadable PDF

Robert Kaufman Medallion March Quilt Pattern by Elise Lea – Free Downloadable PDF

The Medallion March pattern, designed by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman, is a stunning 74" x 74" medallion-style quilt — a bold, square throw or bed quilt built around a central focal point that radiates outward in successive framed borders. Despite its visually complex, heirloom appearance, the pattern carries a Beginner difficulty rating, making it an accessible introduction to medallion quilt construction for those who are comfortable with basic quilting skills. This pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF directly from Robert Kaufman.

About the Medallion March Design

The Just Kisses Medallion March quilt takes its name from the "Just Kisses" fabric collection, and the design is built around the classic medallion quilt format — a style with deep roots in quilting history, originating in 18th- and 19th-century English and American quilting traditions. In a medallion quilt, a central block or panel is surrounded by successive rounds of borders, each adding visual interest, color, and complexity. The result is a quilt that draws the eye inward toward its center, creating a sense of movement and layered depth.

The palette used in Medallion March is a rich, curated spectrum of reds, crimsons, corals, and whites, using thirteen distinct Robert Kaufman fabric colorways labeled A through M. This tonal approach — working within a single color family from deep wine and cardinal through bright poppy and coral to clean white — gives the finished quilt a sophisticated, cohesive look that would complement both traditional and contemporary home interiors.

Fabrics and Materials Used

All fabrics in this pattern are from Robert Kaufman and are based on 44"-wide quilting cotton yardage. The thirteen fabric colors used are:

• Fabric A – K001-1091: 1 yard
• Fabric B – K001-352 (Crimson Chili): 1/3 yard
• Fabric C – K001-1551 (Ruby Lipstick): 3/8 yard
• Fabric D – K001-1063 (Rich Red Poppy): 1/3 yard
• Fabric E – K001-1308 (Cardinal): 1-1/4 yards
• Fabric F – K001-1807 (Chinese Red): 3/8 yard
• Fabric G – K001-865 (Red Wine): 1/4 yard
• Fabric H – K001-1838 (Coral): 5/8 yard
• Fabric I – K001-1194 (Pimento): 1/4 yard
• Fabric J – K001-1296 (Wine): 1/4 yard
• Fabric K – K001-1480 (Chinese Red): 1/3 yard
• Fabric L – K001-1390 (Wine): 1/2 yard
• Fabric M – K001-1387 (White): 3-1/2 yards — the largest single fabric requirement, likely serving as background, sashing, or border fabric throughout the design

In addition to the top fabrics, the pattern requires:

• Binding: K001-1390 (the same fabric as Fabric L, Wine), requiring 5/8 yard
• Backing: 4-5/8 yards of fabric
• Batting sized appropriately for a 74" x 74" finished quilt

Quilting Techniques and Construction

As a medallion quilt, Medallion March is constructed using foundational quilting techniques that beginners can master with careful attention to the instructions. Key techniques involved in this style of quilt typically include:

• Precise rot