I finally finished up a holiday quilt, and I am so happy with it! It turned out better than I had hoped. I first saw this pattern in this book and loved it--but I wanted mine scrappy.
I tried to use up my christmas-y fabrics, and added in some greens, reds, and blues. I think the mix works really well.
Here's a confession, I usually don't like my quilt backs. I hate to buy a lot of fabric for backing, and I'm too lazy to make cool quilt backs like so many of you bloggers out there make. So I usually piece what I have together (really sloppily), and then don't really like it. For this quilt, I really wanted to use up those holiday prints, so I am glad I did it this way. But it's definitely not my favorite part.
This candy-cane stripe called out to me as the binding. It just had to be, and it's my favorite part. I love a striped binding anyway, but red and white will always be my favorite!
We have a chance of snow in our forecast for this weekend, and even though I am thrilled that I actually finished this up before Christmas, I don't think I'm ready for winter. I'd like to see fall stick around for a while. Plus, I'm not ready to give up my garden tomatoes!
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It's so cute! I love the back and especially that binding. And look at you, it's not even Halloween yet!
I love the touches of blue in it!!
Your color selections are awesome. It totally feels all Christmasy! Good job! Jenn
That quilt is adorable - I love all the bright Christmas colors! And I'm totally with you on assembling random yardage for the quilt backs. I've been leaning pretty heavily on that method this year, and I am busting stash like whoa.
That`s a super cute Christmasy quilt..the candy cane binding is inspired!
Oh very pretty! I love the backing too x
Colorful quilt--perfect for Christmastime. I think I like it even better than the one in the book. The binding is just right.
I love your quilt! Great job. Love the colors and the pattern you chose.
i have been feeling the need for a christmas quilt too! i love yours and i love that stripe binding. perfection!
love love love. truly
It is totally cute. And you may have inspired me to finish my christmas quilt. Maybe
What a great quilt! I love its scrappiness. The striped binding really finishes it off nicely!
It's so pretty! I love the scrappiness. I'm not usually a holiday person, but this makes me want to go make a Christmas quilt too :)
Perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. I do my backs about the same way, sometimes a strip or two of design thrown in for a "I have a plan" appearance.
What a gorgeous quilt. The white really makes the colours stand out. Love it!
This is a wonderful quilt. I also like the one with the stripes in your last post.
I have loads of fabric for quilts but I'm scared to start. So one question. I guess you machine sew the scraps, but how about the actual quilting with the batting inside? Are you managing to quilt a whole blanket with your machine?
Thanks a lot for your answer.
Best regards
Simone
Really lovely quilt, bright and cheerful. The back is great and the stripy binding finishes it all off so well. Kx
Love it! congratulations on a "finish". It will be a nice touch to your home this Christmas. miss you.
I LOVE this. I keep imagining how wonderful it would be for a child to snuggle up in with hot chocolate year after year.
I love the scrappy look of your quilt! I love going through all my scraps looking for a certain theme. Absolutely beautiful!
It's absolutely beautiful the colours are really lovely - ps totally agree re quilt backings - I love good ones but I can't be bothered once I'm that close to finishing!
I love the binding, nice way to finish off a beautiful quilt.
i love this quilt... the candy cane binding is perfect!
This is so awesome! I really want to make a Christmas quilt! I'm thinking a string quilt...
The back is just as awesome as the front, give is personality!
Hmm... I've been thinking of making a Christmas quilt. Yours is very pretty. The binding is perfection.
It is perfect. I love the hidden stars pattern. So cute with the fabrics you've chosen.
Wow! I love it. Now I want to start crafting for the holidays! It turned out great.
I love this - it is christmassy - but I could see it on a bed year round too. I've just been drooling over all your quilts actually - edible ....
this is so cute nettie! i just love it...perfect colors, sweet festive fabrics and lots of crispy white! :)
Love this quilt! I've never wanted a Christmas quilt before (too seasonal), but you've converted me.
Gorgeous quilts,lovely colours x
Oh, you reminded me of Christmas! I can't wait for this year's Holidays. Your quilt really manages to bring out the beauty of Christmas and the delight of offering gifts from the bottom of our hearts.
gifts
Great fabrics. I like stars of any kind. The backing works well. If you use up all your left over fabric on the backing it gives you a good excuse to get some more new fabric.
That is one fine looking quilt:)
This might inspire me to finish a Christmas quilt! LOve it!
a truly beautiful quilt!! I love the scrappy look but that each fabric is unique! Well done!
Those stars are wonderfully hidden. My ma-in-law is angling to borrow some Christmas decor for her condo, and this might inspire me.
I am just a beginner at this, having started about a yr ago and in various stages of 8 or so projects now, several not finished. It was a great relief to have a pro encourage me to exploit left-overs for backing on my first quilt, a Bargello/twist a la M. Ball. No apologies needed!
But I love the sense of community in the quilting world, which I experienced full-bore during a Shop Hop this summer.
That binding is great, I want to try it in bias form.
Lindisimo!!!!
I love it. It's absolutely beautiful!
awesome
Love it!. What wonderful colors and ready for christmas before it's even thanksgiving. Impressive.
Hi! Greetings from Finland! Your quilts are so fantastic! It's so nice to find other quilters all around the world! :)
Fun,festive and bright!Sweet.
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