1. Layer backing and wadding with top. Secure by pinning or basting. 2. Quilt. Keeping the bow ends out of the way, our quilter quilted around the Celtic wreath for definition. Te background was pushed back with a meandering stitch, including inside the wreath. Finally, our quilter stitched vertical lines within the borders giving both colours a ribbed effect. 3. Join binding strips. 4. Fold binding strips in half lengthwise. Align and attach binding with walking foot. Visit www.irishquilting.com for full guidelines on layering and binding.
Where to Buy In Ireland, Stonehenge and more fabrics from Northcott can be bought at The Sewing Shed. See page 99 for location and contact details for shops in Ireland. Kits of the Celtic Christmas Wreath can be purchased; see page 77 for details.
Credits Special appreciation to Gail Lawther for allowing use of her Celtic knot. Find this Celtic knot and more in her book, Celtic Quilting. Or, visit Gail at www.gaillawther.co.uk.
We also wish to acknowledge that the original inspiration of our Celtic wreath is from former technical illustrator Suzanne Shumaker and herWreath. Visit this artist and her Celtic designs and fantasy illustrations at www.celticcrossworks.com.