Hollyberries

I have been coveting this fabric collection called 12 Days of Christmas by Kate Spain since I first saw it this fall.  So when my client opened up this quilt top when she brought it to me, I gave out a squeal of delight ( in my head that is, I wouldn't want to alarm her!)   The backing is a beautiful red with a snowflake pattern so I was challenged again with red thread in the bobbin and white on the top.  I can't imagine using white on the back as it would have ruined the beautiful snowflake pattern.   There are a few quilters on the internet that insist on teaching people to quilt with the same colored threads on top and bottom so I just want to briefly stand on my soapbox and say don't be limited by what you are told.  The tension dial is put on your sewing machine for a reason so just try it!  

I hope these pictures put that myth to rest!

I used a new pantograph call Hollyberries by Lorien Quilting.