How can I make this more "Christmasy"?

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11-06-2013, 01:32 PM

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QuiltnNan

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i love it the way it is... but the suggestion of gold quilting thread would be nice

11-06-2013, 01:53 PM

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jcrow

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I think it is Christmassy just like it is. I wouldn't add anything else to it. It would make it too busy. It's very lovely.

11-06-2013, 01:54 PM

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peaceandjoy

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Do YOU think it looks Christmassy? After all, it's your tree skirt!

If it doesn't now, won't it when it's under a Christmas tree?? I sure think it does - and will...

That said - if you haven't bound it yet, maybe look for a fabric that has red and green in it?

11-06-2013, 03:15 PM

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wishfulthinking

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Thanks everyone! I thought of some sort of applique and other embellishments, but considering my skill level and all the other things I have going on right now it would just be a recipe for disaster, or another UFO. I'm glad y'all agree that it's Christmasy enough. Now, I had been thinking of red thread for the quilting. What do you think of that? Think I'll take it to the store and check out gold & green & see which is best. Y'all's opinions on that are appreciated also.

11-06-2013, 03:21 PM

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Treasureit

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If you are from Scandinavia you are already very Christmasy...that is what their colors/patterns are along with hearts.

11-06-2013, 03:39 PM

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ube quilting

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All t needs is a tree and presents. Wha-la ,Christmas!

It looks like a nice tree cover, imho.
peace

11-06-2013, 04:19 PM

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Jan in VA

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Try a green quilting thread and use snowflake or Christmas tree motifs for the designs.

Jan in VA

11-06-2013, 05:07 PM

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quilter2theend

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I made three of these, one I used Winnie the Pooh in Winter and a white fabric that had silver sparkles in it that made it look like tinsel or snow glimmering in sunshine. I used Santa fabric and a Green branch fabric with the other two. You can also think about reversing the white spaces, make those a Christmas fabric and the other a white on white fabric.

11-06-2013, 05:08 PM

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nativetexan

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holly leaves maybe. but it doesn't have to "look" like Christmas, just be used then.

11-06-2013, 05:09 PM

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quilter2theend

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Second post, in the white spaces on mine, I did snowflakes in blue to match the Pooh fabric and on the white spaces of the Santa themed skirt I drew in Old World Santa's, and the Green one different snowmen.