Every summer, fabric manufacturers release their winter-themed fabric lines. For those of us in the northern hemisphere, it may be hard to reconcile our longer days and ample sunshine with, say, a snowman project, but I think it’s always more enjoyable to tackle holiday projects in advance. Doing so makes for a saner November and December, and the holidays always seem to come and go so quickly ... I might as well get into the spirit in the off-season and then enjoy the fruits of my quilty labors when winter is here.
It’s little wonder, then, that we’re expecting a high of 84 degrees today in New England, and I am plotting my new snowflake pattern.
But can you blame me? I picked up a fat quarter bundle of Kim Kight’s Merry Happy, and I am totally smitten. I love a holiday collection with a surprise or two, and this one features gummy bears, pickle ornaments, and a pink colorway. Nontraditional colorways get me every time -- I love a good Christmas line with blue or black -- and this pink is so, so good!
I was spinning my wheels on this idea for a while. When I couldn’t decide upon a layout, I took to Instagram for some instantaneous feedback. The masses spoke, and I took their advice: The third layout, with tight off-set rows, is what I am running with now.
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| Layout 1: On Point |
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| Layout 2: Offset and Loose |
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| Layout 3: Offset and Tight |
I am calling this beauty "Festive Flurries" and expect to have a sample and finalized pattern ready to share next month!
It anyone else out there plotting winter- or Christmas-themed projects?
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I like all three designs! I make a quilt for my AAUW branch to raffle at the December luncheon--and this year I got it done in March! (Other years I'm scrambling in October just to get an idea.)
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