I've been in a Christmas sewing mood lately This pattern is Peppermint Swirls by Fig Tree Quilts. I used scraps to make the blocks and purchased Moda Bella Solids for the setting and borders. This has to be one of my favorite quilts, and I hope to have it quilted in time for Christmas.
See these sweet little skiers on this fabric? I'm not sure how old this piece is. I bought some years ago and used it sparingly because I loved the shade of red, and the skiers are just so stinking cute. My friend NancyP heard me talk about how much I loved this fabric, and she pulled a piece from her stash and gave it to me. I hung onto it for a long time to be sure that it went into a project that I would love and keep. I found a winner!
And even sweeter is that later on NancyP found the same print only with a black background and also gave that piece to me. As soon as I post this, I'm heading back to my sewing room because I've found another project; and that piece will be perfect in it.
And on a side note, I use a lot of Moda fabrics in my quilts; the quality is outstanding. However, I was really disappointed with the Bella Solids. I found that they frayed super easy. I won't be buying this line of fabric again.
8 comments:
That is a very pretty Christmas quilt. I'm eager to see it quilted, as you are, I imagine.
Thanks for commenting on Bella solids. I've not used any, and I wondered how they compared to Kona solids.
Love the Christmas Twist... Beautiful-- and ahead of schedule.
Oh, I love your Christmas quilt! Thanks for the close up your favorite print! I've noticed the same thing about the Bella Solids, but then they do only run $7 per yard. I would prefer to pay more to get the same quality as their designer prints.
Look at you go! Already, you have a Christmas quilt top stitched up. Lovely. I like the skier too.
I LOVE your Christmas quilt!!!! That pattern is perfect for a gorgeous green, red and white quilt.
What a FANTASTIC quilt!
I have the same cute skier fabric in black had for a while as well. Waiting for the perfect quilt
wow! that's absolutely beautiful - made me feel all Christmassy!! Annie
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