25 December 2021

Jolly Holly Quilt for Christmas

Holly Quilt, Fran Soika, 1979.

To everyone who celebrates Christmas, a safe and happy holiday!
 
The quilt above was published in the 1982 Quilt Engagement Calendar, and was made by the reverse applique method.  The design is cut in the light green top layer, revealing the dark green layer beneath, and all edges neatly folded over and stitched down. The holly berries are individually stuffed, and the piece has overall contour hand-quilting. Exquisite!
Made to be used on a bed - the blank area would be under the pillow shams, I believe.