Merry Christmas!
In the quilting world's calendar, the months of June and July mean holiday fabrics are arriving at a quilt shop near you. We all want plenty of time to make quilts for our homes and for gifts, so summertime is full of Christmas fun. My collection this year is Sweet Holly. You can see a short video on Moda's Cutting Table Blog HERE. More than a dozen fellow Moda designers have also been posting videos there for the past two weeks. So great to see their shining faces!I kept my video brief, so here's a bit more about the Sweet Holly Collection.
Sweet Holly Fabric
If you follow along on my blog, you know we've expanded the KT Quilt Shop by removing my office by the front door. As the grankids were helping move all of my stuff upstairs last summer, the bottom of a box fell open and the contents slid down about 20 steps. There were a few gasps at first, but nothing was broken and no one was hurt. What was discovered in the mess were a set of paint-by-number stencils from the 1950's created locally in Salina, Kansas by Olive Tullis.
My inspiration stencil for Sweet Holly is the candy cane with holly leaves, ribbon and berries in the upper left corner. To me, this print sings "Have the sweetest holiday ever!". You can see how beautifully Moda captured it in fabric below. I also used the large holly motif next to it for the scattered holly print.
You can see the entire Sweet Holly collection at ktquilts.com HERE. Download the swatch chart HERE for easy reference when shopping at your favorite store.
Sweet Holly Projects
I love to design a quilt around Moda's precuts. For Sweet Holly, we have Jelly Rolls and Honey Buns, Layer Cakes, Charms and Mini Charms. Here are the projects I made using precuts. |
| Cabin Sweet Cabin |
Christmas Cabin uses a Honey Bun for quick log cabin strips framing the feature candy cane print for the center square (pattern HERE). I love it for the outer border, too. In addition to the lap size quilt pictured here, there are options for three additional block settings in the pattern.
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| Christmas Cabin |
Shine Bright was so much fun to piece in Christmas fabrics. I can't wait to finish my version in red, tan and blue (included in pattern HERE). Jelly Roll strips provide everything you need to complete this strippy charmer.
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| Shine Bright |
Evergreen is a trio of projects to make for your home to set a holiday mood, but will last into the new year (booklet HERE). A medallion style quilt features traditionally pieced trees surrounding friendship stars for this 68" square lap quilt. Add the coordinating runner (22" x 52") and pillow for a warm and cozy look.
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| Evergreen |
When do you start your holiday stitching? Comment to win a set of all four new project patterns!
Beautiful fabric collection again! I start Christmas projects anytime. It really depends on how big and complicated the project is. Thanks for another chance to win items from Kansas Troubles.
ReplyDeleteThose are such sweet fabrics! I started Christmas projects in late March this year for the first time ever. It's been a real help in brightening these days. Thank you for adding to the project list ideas with these new patterns and fabrics!
ReplyDeleteSoon. I usually just drool over other’s finished Christmas projects but this year I think I’ll have time to get at least a few done. There is a table runner in progress. I have a holiday fabric jelly roll that was bought in a summer sale & have finally found the pattern for it. So after sewing the quilt designated as a Christmas gift I can get started.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved log cabins, but Evergreen with all of those tiny trees is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI start my holiday sewing anytime. Sometimes a week or two before Christmas, sometimes years before depending on the project! Time sure flies, doesn't it? Lol!
ReplyDeleteI usually start in October.
ReplyDeleteI start whenever I find a project that catches my eye especially if it is for someone else and matches their style! Thank you for opportunity. All designs and fabric beautiful. Hard to pick just one!
ReplyDeleteI begin in in September but these Holly fabrics are itching me to start now!!!!
ReplyDeleteI work on them throughout the year. After Christmas, I am still in love with the spirit and see wonderful prints on sale. This is the time when there is no stress timeline on getting them done so they can be done at the pace I can control. Christmas Kansas Trouble fabric from 5 years ago matches your colors of today. Thank you !!
ReplyDeleteI usually start in the fall and rush to get things done in time. Summer just seems too early for me!
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I try to think of projects that will make nice gifts all year long. I usually start new Christmas projects for myself in the Fall. Love your new fabric!! I can see my mom wanting a new wallhanging with this fabric used in it.
ReplyDeleteFor the first time ever, thanks to Covid-19, I might start my Christmas sewing before the first of December!!! Honestly, it is usually around that time that I start making small gifts, staying up late and hurrying, hurrying. But just this week I've been thinking about getting the best head start ever! Hope to WIN!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to pick a favorite when each quilt says merry country Christmas to me!It seems strange to be thinking Christmas when summer has not yet begun,but it might be smart to be ahead of schedule for once
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder that I should start my Christmas projects. I've been wanting to make all 5 of my girls something. No time like the present!! Your patterns will help me achieve that goal.
ReplyDeleteI just love the Christmas season and feel blue the day after Christmas. So, I start working on projects for next year right then.
ReplyDeleteBecause Christmas quilts and projects are my favorite, I usually have one or two (or three) going all year long. There is no time that sewing for Christmas can not be enjoyed. This fabric line is truly beautiful...a must have for me!!
ReplyDeleteI start my holiday sewing as soon as possible to make sure I get it done in time. Really loving the Sweet Holly collection.
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ReplyDeleteI usually get the "idea" just before Thanksgiving. Sometimes it remains an "idea" sometimes it gets completed.
ReplyDeleteYou have outdone yourself with this collection. Your projects are amazing and simple is always on my radar.
ReplyDeleteThe wallhanging pattern looks like fun! Love the Christmas line of fabrics and the story behind your designs. As usual - KT fabrics fit my style.
ReplyDeleteI usually wait until the fall, although I should start sooner!
ReplyDeleteNever soon enough it seems�� I shoot for August but never fails I’m pushed to finish on time as I keep finding wonderful projects to make for family and friends.
ReplyDeleteI start whenever I find the fabric that I think someone would like. The fabric will speak to me what pattern to use. I've just been waiting for your Christmas group this year. I love the added candy canes.
ReplyDeleteAt Christmas time. As I completed projects to display and see what others have made I am already planning how/what to make for next year! It is never too soon to start.
ReplyDeleteMy LQS always has a Christmas in July event! They have lots of new fabric lines, patterns, samples and little make and takes. It’s always so much fun that it gets me in the mood for Christmas sewing. But this year I think “Evergreen” is going to be top on my list!
ReplyDeleteI make Christmas Quilts during the fall. I love the vintage look of this collection and the story behind the designs. Another "necessary" fabric group to add to my collection!
ReplyDeleteIn july I start my christmas project. Lol that's looking, actual stitching probably august.
ReplyDeleteFantastic fabric and patterns. I usually start Christmas projects in the fall unless I see something earlier that catches my eye.
ReplyDeleteAs a matter of fact I just finished a Christmas quilt! But in all honesty, it was one I didn't finish before last Christmas. I do often try to start making Christmas in late summer or fall. Thanks for the chance! mceddins@earthlink.net
ReplyDeleteI usually start after summer but with the shelter in right now I have already begun some projects! Wonderful fabric line and patterns! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHello...fall season is my favorite season... which brings me to love your fabric line .. your Christmas fabric will be a top of my list to purchase!!
ReplyDeleteSharon
Haha, I am always doing holiday stitching. I start at the beginning of the year and never finish all I want to finish.
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