Patchwork Christmas Tree Forest Quilt

This past July, I participated in a quilt-a-long hosted on Instagram by @heritage.threads and @kairleoaks. We made a Holiday Patchwork Forest Quilt. The pattern is by Diary of a Quilter. I used the Cotton + Steel bundle sold by Stitch Supply Co.

This was the first time I participated in a quilt-a-long and I really enjoyed it. I typically don't tend to keep up with "a-longs" of any kinds. I start with a lot of gusto and fizzle out after a few weeks or days. But, this pattern by Diary of a Quilter kept my interest. I think its the improv part of it... it makes it so fun and enjoyable to do each block. Also, these prints by Cotton+ Steel were so beautiful to work with. I really, really enjoyed them. So much so that I'd like to make another one in the future.

I love how you make the blocks in pairs.

Making this quilt went so fast. Before I knew it, I had a quilt top!

I had this quilted by Quilting By David. I chose the Retro Tile pattern and I love it so much. It fits the fabrics and the quilt so perfectly. I got this little sneak peek while we was quilting it.

When I got it back, I chose a Cotton + Steel binding...

Here is a better shot of the retro tile quilting...

And here it is all bound and finished...

I love it so much! I can't wait to snuggle under it at Christmas. Actually I have it out now ;) and have been using it since it was finished! I'm planning my next Patchwork Forest quilt already. Make one, you will love it so much!!

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