Four and a half years ago, I began working on it. I was just getting started in quilt-making, and absolutely fell in love with both this quilt and Farm Girl Vintage, so I threw caution to the wind and decided to join both of their quilt alongs. I did great on sewing up the blocks, but when it came time to put the sashing and borders on them, I FROZE. It took me years to finally break through that block, but I eventually did it and now I get to bask in the delight of a freshly-completed Christmas quilt draped across my favorite couch. I love this quilt so much.
Pattern: Sleighbell Sampler, by Sherri Falls, from her “Winter Wonderland” pattern book.
Fabric: “Holly’s Tree Farm,” by Sweetwater, “Jingle,” by Kate Spain, and a few scraps from the stash. The backing is flannel from Bonnie & Camille’s “Vintage Holiday” collection, and I cannot remember exactly what collection the binding came from, but there’s plenty of bias candy cane-striped fabrics out there to choose from these days, so you’ll be ok to find some if you need some.
(Also, can we start a petition to #bringbackhollystreefarm in the future, please? Love that collection.)
Quilting: I tried out a new quilter this time ’round, Ashley of Hen House Quilting, because she’s more local than my usual go-to. I’ll definitely be using her again; she’s really sweet and very professional, and I only have good things to say about the experience of working with her. She helped me pick out a beautiful snowflake quilting pattern that just goes beautifully with the quilt, and I love it so much! Thank you, Ashley!
Modifications: None.
Yay! I have a goal of a Christmas quilt or blanket for every bed, couch, and armchair in our house, and this guy puts us at a total of five…only six more to go! Ha ha. (Hey, we all need goals to work towards, don’t be afraid of how big they are!)
Oh my gosh!!
Your quilt is beautiful. The picture of it draped over your sofa makes grand sight. A Christmas quilt?….. who has one. I love it. I know it is rare to have one and especially to make one. You are a very talented lady. Thank you for sharing.
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Just beautiful…once upon a time I could have seen it in person…:)
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Hello, dear friend! Thank you for your kind comment. 💕 I would have loved to have you see it in person, once upon a time…miss you and the ‘hood!
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