Festive Forest – An Early Holiday Quilt

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A few weeks ago, a fellow MMQG who also happens to design fabric for Michael Miller, asked me if I’d be interested in making something with her newest fabric collection and blog about it.

I just love Tamara’s designs so of course, I immediately said YES!  And Festive Forest doesn’t disappoint.  The prints are adorable; the colours are bright and happy.

I wanted a pattern that would let those beautiful prints shine so I picked Patio from The Happy Zombie.



I used a white solid so the fabric would pop and used 12 fat quarters for the blocks. 



I quilted it with big flowers in a really subtle pink thread.  Now that it’s been washed and dried, the texture is amazing.  The finished size is 62” x 82”.



Festive Forest is shipping to shops right now.  If you’re looking for a holiday collection that doesn’t scream Christmas, this is it!  I mean seriously – how adorable are these little foxes with the sweaters?



Thank you so much for allowing me to play with your fabric Tamara!

Linking up at Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish It Up Friday and at TGIFF.

 This is also Finish #2 on my Q2 2015 FAL list.

Izzy

Comments

  1. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾April 17, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    I just saw this collection in the hawthorne threads newsletter and thought of your quilt! It looks fantastic! I agree the foxes are adorable and I love that bird on blue branches print too. You chose a perfect pattern to appreciate their cuteness:).

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  2. Lisa J.April 17, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    You did a great job on showcasing these pretty fabrics. This is a very nice pattern as well.

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  3. kayajoyApril 17, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Well, you know I love it. Love your pattern choice, love that you used the whole fabric collection, love its size, love the quilting!!! Thanks again for taking part, Isabelle.

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  4. JanineApril 17, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    Love your quilt and the fabric! I love the little pink birds.

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  5. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationApril 17, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Great colors in this line, and a beautiful quilt!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  6. SusanApril 17, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Great design!

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  7. CherylApril 17, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    This is a great quilt design to show off the prints and your quilting is great.

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  8. Gemini Jen NZApril 18, 2015 at 4:26 AM

    Ooh, that range is going on my wishlist! Very nicely shown in the quilt - great work!

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  9. JayneApril 18, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Great design and perfect way to highlight those beautiful fabrics!

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  10. UnknownApril 18, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    Lovely fabrics and a beautiful quilt. The quilting is great!!

    Love from Amsterdam

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  11. AmyApril 20, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    You are on a roll! This is amazing! I love the colors and the quilting so much!

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  12. Josée CarrierApril 23, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    It amazes me how quickly you can put-up such beautiful quilts. I love this one and how it features all the different prints. It's always fun to play with Tamara's design. And your quilting is lovely. I like the softness of that all over design.

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  13. Lucy | Charm About YouApril 24, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Adorable! I really love your quilting, I want to try that at some point! Need to finish some quilt tops first though ;)

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  14. Patch the GiraffeMay 6, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    I LOVE this quilt and fabric, it's not overly Christmas. Which is perfect. Great job :)

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  15. Vicki in MNJune 30, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    Fantastic finish on a great looking quilt!

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  16. KirstenJuly 5, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    Beautiful quilt - and those foxes are so cute!!
    *Visiting as a member of the official 2015 Finish-Along cheerleading squad.*

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