A little while ago, Laurie Wisbrun sent me of her newest Christmas line – Holiday Sweet Tweets – to play with. I was so thrilled to get to play with the fabric, but I felt the pressure to get the design right! I went back and forth over design ideas, almost doing a lantern-esque design until my husband commented that Holiday Sweet Tweets looks like wrapping paper. Wrapping paper… Presents… Awesome idea!
A big part of what I loved about this line when I first saw it on Laurie’s Instagram was the navy chairs print and the colours within. It was the print that inspired my month as queen bee, and I wanted to draw out those colours. So I ordered some Kona solids to match – Ruby, Papaya, Melon, Green Tea and Candy Green.
A whole lot of chain piecing, a bout of bronchitis and the worst tension issues I’ve ever had thanks to trying a new poly batting that was cheaper and easier to get (and will never be bought again), I finally got my Wrapping Paper quilt all finished up!
I had grand FMQ plans, but given the tension issues not being resolved, I stuck to some loopy Christmas lights across the quilt, a holly leaf in between the presents and some swirly ribbons on top of each present. Simple but effective.
I used a Japanese print that had the same navy and teal as Holiday Sweet Tweets and some scraps for the backing. I had to piece the long strips and then add a bit more on the edges to bring it up to width.
Look at those pretty presents! I finished it off with some solid scrappy binding, and it’s definitely fair to say now that I’m on the hand-sewn binding team. So nice to cosy up on the couch with my shows and stitch away.
Holiday Sweet Tweets will be shipping to stores in September but is now available at:
Hawthorne Threads
Or for one lucky reader, I’ve got a little pile of my scraps to share – there’s a fat eighth of each of these five prints and I’ll throw in some strips of solids so you could make your own presents! To enter, leave one comment telling me your favourite Christmas colours are this year.
GIVEAWAY CLOSED
Heather A says
What a cute quilt and adorable fabric! I’d love to play with it!
Favourite Christmas colours are, for me … red and white. Pretty traditional.
Gina says
Nice finish Alyce; I love how this quilt turned out. I am kind of loving the summery Christmas colors of this quilt:)
Amy's Crafty Shenanigans says
Ooo yummy pressies 🙂 I am loving lime green and crisp white for Christmas this year, maybe with a hint of navy and grey… Hmmm, sort of like what I like all year round eh!!! Fingers crossed!
MsMidge says
Gorgeous quilt! I love the holly leaves 🙂 I have purple, pink and silver on our christmas tree for the past five years – but I want to change it to aqua and silver 🙂
quiltswithpersonality says
Absolutely gorgeous….love the fabric. Looking forward to having some of this material.
Mara says
Love it!, I love the colors Laurie Wisbrun used on the little birds, the second one down from the top on your last photo.
B Greene says
What a wonderful quilt!! I am a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas colors – typical red and green.
Sandy says
That is such a cute quilt…the fabrics are darling! I have been loving the red, aqua and white themes lately.
Lisa Marie says
Red with lime green and aqua. Love your quilt and Laurie’s prints, and thanks for the chance to win.
Patti says
Love your Christmas presents quilt! Very clever husband too. I’m pretty traditional when it comes to Christmas, and I love red and white, but I am becoming more tempted as I see new colours coming out in Christmas lines. Thanks for sharing your scraps!
QuiltLaughLove says
I’m keeping it traditional this year with bright red and green. Love the presents!
Erin @ Missy Mac Creations says
Cute quilt! I’m a total traditionalist when it comes to Christmas colours – red and green all the way.
Sharna says
I’m loving navy and gold or silver at the moment for Christmas – nightscape type scenes! Your quilt turned out great!
Catrin Lewis says
I’m a boring old so and so that likes red, green and gold at Christmas.
Miggsie says
Super cute quilt! My current favorites for Xmas are red, white, and gray.
Fran says
What a great quilt! I always love purple, so try to make it festive by mixing with green and red.
Lisa in Port Hope says
This year I think I’m moving past aqua into lime and chartreuse, combined with traditional holly green and santa red.
Anne says
I love jewel tones at Christmas – rich turquoise, blue, purple, magenta. And white.
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Muselle says
We’re into red, green, and gold all the time at our house… a purple splash is very nice as well. Anything deep and rich and warm wins our vote!
Sharon Hughson says
I love the traditional colors but including the icy blue with the red and green. Oh shoot, I love them all.
Jenny says
I love green and gold, is that out of style? I’m like the others, though, and I do like the red and icy blue, too. I just love to decorate in plain greenery with gold accents. I’ve done it for several years and every year I feel like I should change but I don’t want to. 🙂
Patty says
Red, white, and gray are my favorites right at this red hot minute! 🙂
KT says
Silver and red! I love the combo
Vicki H says
I like the red and whites at Christmas time.
LHJ says
Gotta go with red 🙂
OhioLori says
Yep…my faves for Christmas are still Red & White….old fashioned me!!! LOL
Madeleine says
Aqua, pine green, and white!
Jessica says
I LOVE white and blue together for Christmas. 🙂
Karen says
I’m usually very traditional with red and green but this last Christmas I decorated our dining table in teal and bright pink and it looked fab! Thanks for the chance :o)
Rebecca Lynne says
So glad I came back to visit! The quilt was definitely worth it…love it… I used to be a traditionalist when it came to Christmas but more and more I am loving lots of White with splashes of Teal, Pink, and Bright Bright Green! I think my daughters are doing this to me. 😉
Janice @ Better off Thread says
It’s beautiful, Alyce! What a great idea. I love lime green, chartreuse, aqua, red and pink together for Christmas.
Jill Wilhelm says
I love whites for Christmas! With splashes of aqua 🙂
Lou says
I am a tradionalist with my Christmas colors. Red and Green with gold thrown in:)
Kristy @ Quiet Play says
Ooh the big reveal!! This turned out so beautifully Alyce! Love love love. Plus some more. 🙂
Kaitlyn says
I love traditional red and green but am liking to throw the odd gold and silver into it to brighten it up.
Such a beautiful quilt you made.
scottylover says
I love the more modern Christmas colors with teal, silver and gray. Thanks for the peek at your beautiful project!
Sandy A
Karrie Smith says
I like silver, white, greens and blues
Heather says
Nothing is more festive to me than red and gold.
DeborahGun says
Such a fun quilt! I am a traditional colours girl, red and green, but thinking I should be more adventurous this year!
shawn says
Hello, your quilt is lovely, nice job! My Christmas colors have always been the red and green but sometimes I like the dark blues and light blues. Thanks.
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Patty K says
You did a fabulous job on the present quilt! My favorite Christmas colors are cherry red, lime green and sky blue.
vicki says
I like red, white, silver and blue. Love the quilt, the fabrics are so cute! thanks for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com
Sandra says
I enjoy the traditional Christmas green and red colors. I am going to so something really crazy for my tree this year. A white tree, blue lights and blue ornaments. So, I guess I need to make a stunning blue quilt. Yes, I would love the chance to win those fabrics. New fabric – another quilt – why not? Thank you.
Sandi Timmons
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pandchintz says
How gorgeous are those chairs on the navy! I’ve just bought some of the turquoise and white chairs from a previous line for a backing and I’m thinking turquoise and white for Christmas with a modern twist! Thanks for the give away.
Diane Bohn says
Such a beautiful quilts! Love those prints! Laurie Wisbrun is amazing. 🙂 I think my favorite combo right now might be light aqua with a light green and maybe some pink. 🙂
Waverlee says
Gorgeous quilt 🙂 I’m a traditional red and green fan 🙂
Kelly G says
Totally loving this range and dang girl your quilt makes me want them even more so!
I am very much a traditional red & green Christmas girl – but I have also been known to make Christmas cards in Blue and Silver and my new fav Hot Pink & Lime Green with a sparkle of silver!
Lianne says
what a great quilt and gorgeous fabric
Jodie Tawn says
Beautiul quilt!
I’m quite traditional I guess, I like red, green and gold for Christmas colours 🙂
KDee says
Just love those colours. Perfect! I also love navy when I am working on quilts at the moment. 🙂
Lis Martion says
I luv light/lime green, white and red. Bright and fresh..
Thank you for the give away, gorgeous fabrics too.
kim davis says
We love teal, white, black and reds at Christmas. We travel between NY and NC during the holidays and carry a small white tree which we decorate in hotel rooms with teal, black and red ornaments. We love your idea for the back of your quilt.
Thank you for sharing your gifts!
Tina Short says
I love pink and lime as a modern Christmas colour theme but black and cream decorations are still classy looking.
memmens says
Hooray for inspiring husbands! At last it is summer here and I can’t begin to think about Christmas but I’m thinking pink and grey!
JustPam says
Very pretty. I like lime green with aqua and red.
Melanie K says
Beautiful fabric – thank you for the chance to win. Love all the colours 🙂
Mimi says
Lovely quilt and beautiful fabrics!!! I’d love to make one of these Wrapping Paper Quilts… just like yours!
Mel says
I’m going silver, white & light blue – colours that make me think it’s cooler than the usual 45 degrees outside 🙂 PS thanks for this competition.
Chosen Sisters says
What a cute quilt! You did a great job despite you setbacks!
Elizabeth says
Red, white & green are my favorites!
Lori says
what a wonderful quilt. Im particularly fond of the cardinals, as Im in Illinois and its or state bird. Thanks for a chance to win such pretty fabrics.
Jacklynn says
I lean towards traditional red and green, but I like the navy and cream of Snowman Gatherings, so I’ll need to incorporate some navy this year.
Cecilia says
I like red, green, and gold, but I think I will add some blue and pink in this year. Cute quilt! What pattern did you use?
wonderlandbyalyce says
I think lime green, red, white and gray look really nice. Thanks!
free indeed says
That is adorable! I’m such a traditionalist in my colors…or rather too chicken to venture out of my comfort zone? Ha. I’m into ivory, silver and sage this year.
ratama says
My Christmas favorite colors are brown and beige with some gold and silver. Or really colorful and scrappy!
karamino says
My Christmas favorite colors are white and green! Thanks for the giveaway)
Kara {me and elna} says
Oh, I’m loving soft whites, creams and light blues with a bit of grey and red… swoon! 🙂
Anda W says
I just love these cute fabrics….very unique! awolk at rogers dot com
Jeneta says
Your quilt is fabulous Alyce – I love the smaller present! I always love the traditional deep red and green, however in recent years I have embraced Christmas fabric in a variety of ‘fresh’ colours (‘Mazda’ green is my current fav!).
shirley tener says
I get to do aqua and pinks with the new granddaughter coming..