7 Sparkling Christmas Quilts!

[@sheilataylor4479]

I remember when we were little, mom & daddy & us 3 kids would get in the car and ride around for literally hours looking at all the Christmas decorations. But no radio was played...we sang Christmas sings the whole time! I never have understood how my mother knew so many Christmas songs!!! Then when we returned home, Santa had come so we got to open our presents. Back then, in the early 60's, we were led to believe that Santa came early on Christmas eve night b/c he had soooo many houses to stop at. So as little kids, we never questioned it. Hey we had presents we didn't care. Lol. Besides, Christmas day was so busy traveling between 2 grandparents houses for family dinner we never had time to play with the presents at home until late Christmas day. What wonderful memories. Thank you bringing those to mind.

[@jankalonick4771]

Donna I do love your new hair "style". It really suits your face. Beautiful lady!!!

[@mariejohns1387]

My favorite memory was putting out sparkly reindeer dust with my boys so Rudolph could find his way. My youngest was always so meticulous in the placement! Then we would go inside and have hot chocolate and cookies. I Miss those days!

[@gisellejones1139]

Like your red glasses Fran. The quilts are nice too!!

[@lindabirkes-lance8915]

Fran, I put tinsel on the trees of my childhood one piece at a time also! All of these quilts are just beautiful; thank you for another wonderful show.

[@judihannah4575]

Donna , Love Your hair. You Both make the quilts look so beautiful.

[@sarahshaw1937]

Love the blue tree quilt.

[@KimtheElder]

Yes! the icicles! Dad said one at a time. What wonderful memories

[@susiekaiser1]

Fran, I, too, remember putting on each strand of tinsel one strand at a time! Very nice combinations!

[@daisy8297]

No winter here in Tropical Queensland (Australia) so I have never seen a Cardinal 😪 Guess the Byzantine Door and Cardinal Quilt will be the closest I ever get! I would have loved to see an image, but definitely my favourite anyway 😍

[@KathyMoranPaul]

I remember my mother insisting on putting the tinsel on the tree one (she called them icicles) strand at a time. Back in the 50's they were made with lead and hung so much better than the tinsel of today. When lead icicles were no longer available due to health hazards, after Christmas she carefully removed them and packed them away for the next year. She also bought up all the packages of lead icicles she could find and used them until well into the 70's. I remember her sadly announcing when she had come to the end of her stash. Time and the inevitable tarnishing and breakage had claimed the last of them. (She tried the fly away aluminum tinsel one year and refused to do so ever again.) Also I love metallic fabric for the holidays and have started on my Christmas projects. I love searching for and coordinating fabrics and am envious whenever I watch your videos. I want to jump through the screen and touch (fondle?) all the gorgeous fabrics too.

[@dianehuntley2493]

Always one strand at a time! We lived in a mobile home-my Dad helped build the highway network in the northeast. I remember worrying how Santa would get in thru the little chimney😊

[@kendranewton9071]

Love the Time Machine quilt, you can also see that you also get star points! Got 😊

[@ddean7869]

Thank you so very much for taking the "overly excited" intro level down a notch. I love watching you guys and your more natural excitement level! Much more relatible. !!

[@peggygunderson5578]

Loved the quilts and the images you put together. Fun to see them. I also remember putting tinsel on the tree one at a time. Memories

[@estelasteele1173]

I love Donna's shirt! I was mesmerized.

[@marystaley524]

Growing up my best friends birthday was the day after Christmas. Her parent spent the night redecorating the tree for a birthday theme.

[@anitaleach520]

Great video! Pattern Sugar Pie would be pretty on point. Looks like hanging beads.

[@krystynatestudine-ze3md]

Mom always took out the decorations and the tree the weekend before Christmas and all of us kids would help decorate. Usually that week mom would have all the gifts wrapped and she would let us put the tags and bows on all the gifts. I still remember how the names were written small on the wrapping paper so we could know who to make the tag for. The rule was that you couldn’t do your own. So many traditions…. And remember- for the okder kiddos- If you don’t believe, you don’t receive…🎁

[@lisastreasures]

Watching you on my big screen TV. Love all these quilt patterns and fabric ideas. Thank you for such inspiring projects! ❤💚 My faves are the non traditional Christmas tree colors.

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

My favorite memory was going to my Grandparents house on Christmas Day

[@marionbartley214]

Hello Donna and Fran, I think the quilt pattern for poinsettia flourish, the squares in the quilt blocks. Would look wonderful with family names mom's, dad's, and each child's name, embroidered in each block. And yes that's extra work, but I think it would personalize the quilt so much and the family receiving it would love it. Thanks for all the videos on all the different kits to buy. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Marion! So wonderful to see and hear from you again. Yes! That's a wonderful idea and would be a great way to celebrate family. Not just at Christmas, but anytime of the year! Hope you are well. Thanks for spending time with us as always. 😊

[@claracromer706]

Loved these quilts!

[@carolgarrett6354]

Love all the fabrics but I say the cardinals were my favorite

[@peggymacmichael9788]

Hello from Newfoundland and Labrador Canada Don’t ever stop what you do. Love your channel, fabrics,patterns and you all!

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you so much Peggy, you're so sweet! Its because of people like you that we get to do what we do 😀

[@CrownFlowerCreations]

Time Machine also looks like the pattern creates a star block! I love how dynamic this quilt design is!

[@NiennaV]

Wish I had checked out faster - JUST missed being able to order that Paisley Winter quilt. All so nice but that was beyond gorgeous!!!

[@pastryqueenfarmadventures]

Love all the kits

[@marieerickson9695]

Beautiful quilts and fabric! Thank you so much!

[@joyful7320]

When I heard you talk about Byzantine having 12 blocks, I imagined adding an extra piece of fabric to the front of each one to form a pocket. This could make a 12 days of Christmas Advent calendar. Pop a little surprise in each pocket for extra fun leading up to Christmas. 🎄

[@FabricCafe]

What a great idea!!!

[@trishwinstead28]

Great idea. We could also do a 24 block quilt as an Advent quilt with pockets.

[@patgonder5282]

Fran and Donna You are awesome and so fun to watch. I have been sewing up Christmas things for about 2 months now and so looking forward to having it come. I loved every quilt that you showed today . Keep sewing such fun things for us to make.

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you Pat! Wow, you're on a roll! You are going to be super prepared for Christmas time! 😅

[@karenfranko5671]

My parents did that also. I changed it so the tree would be up and our daughters could help. After they went to bed, Santa came.

[@karenglahn2151]

My parents did the same thing Donna. It was so magical.

[@vonathompson4979]

I just love watching your videos.....heart warming and fun.

[@anitanoland9188]

So ready for Christmas after having triple-digits this week! Beautiful fabrics- especially the blue paisley winter and the whimsical nutcrackers!! Love the images! As I have gotten older, I cherish my childhood Christmas memories more since both my parents are no longer here. But am enjoying my new memories with my grandsons!!! Bubble lights and tinsel are very special memories!! Thanks for another great video!

[@FabricCafe]

In Texas we are also looking forward to no more triple digits 😆 That's our Christmas wish!

[@BeckyMortonWeeks]

They are all beautiful!

[@janswarthout4099]

Love the sparkle! I also love your gnome shirt!

[@patriciaemeigh4370]

Love the metallic in holiday fabric. Some beautiful kits.

[@FabricCafe]

Something special about a little glitz on your fabrics 🙂

[@patriciaemeigh4370]

@@FabricCafe Most fish are attracted to shiny things. That’s why you often see something shiny attached to lures. I have always said I must be part fish because I am definitely attracted to shiny ‘things’ on fabric. Love you and your family. Wish you continued success with your business.

[@NonnasScraps]

Paisley Winter for my heart!

[@reneetoday3779]

Is Charlie’s podcast on the main Bulwark KZbin?

[@leticia-rl7yj]

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[@mrslsanderson]

How does the metallic hold up? How about washing it? Do you have to iron from the other side? Can you use starch?

[@mariejohns1387]

I have used metallics before and they are no different than any other fabric as far as care goes. Color-wise … they just add another level to your blocks! Beautiful vibrant color!

[@FabricCafe]

Marie has it right. We treat it no differently than any other traditional cotton fabric. Fabric manufactures have gotten very good about their metallic lines. So we get to enjoy the benefit of a showy quilt without any cons!

[@helenaMe325]

Another great video :) Was there any reason why we didn't get all images? Usually there are ones for each quilt when it's different to the demo one. The cardinals would have been lovely and I think Garland was missing. So look forward to your videos each week and it was hard hanging out an extra day this week!

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Helena! We try to do as many images with the fabric as we can, but sometimes we have to pick and choose which ones to make due to time constraints. If we could we would always show every quilt image we could! Thanks so much for watching and spending time with us. We missed everyone on Tuesday as well!

[@yolandarivas6511]

I'm buying 3 kits but don't see anywhere in my cart that shows I am getting the free Patriotic quilt patterns book. I am holding my order for your response. Thank you.

[@FabricCafe]

Hello! Yes, unfortunately this happens often due to a limitation of our hosting site. After you select your 3 kits, continue through the checkout process. Once you arrive on the final page of the payment screen, there will be an "add order comments" box below the payment option. It is there that you can write in the book you would like. We would also be happy to help place the order for you over the phone to avoid any confusion. You can give us a call at 903-509-5999. Thank you!

[@marywilson2843]

The darker color kind of looks like a bow tie

[@LeslieMag-od5xz]

How do I order new book

[@FabricCafe]

You can purchase today at www.fabriccafe.com!

[@yolandarivas6511]

Why can't we buy the same fabrics as shown on your samples?

[@CrownFlowerCreations]

Sometimes their sample quilts have been made with older lines of fabric that are no longer made or in stock. That's why they show new kits to use and sometimes they are similar but never the exact same. Hope this helps!

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Yolonda! Lili is correct! Many of our quilt models are made with older lines of fabric that are no longer available 😥 But we still want to show them off for inspiration as well as select new fabric kits that are similar in feel.

[@T_i_n_a_]

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