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Quilters Newsletter’s Best Christmas Quilts Blog Tour

Welcome fellow quilters!

“On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me, three french hens…”

Ok, so it’s not the 3rd day of Christmas, but it is the 3rd day of QN‘s 12 Days of Best Christmas Quilts blog tour and while I don’t have french hens, I do have calling birds! 

And they are sew sweet – perfect for adorning your Christmas tree or to add a little something extra to a beautifully wrapped package!  The pattern for my quick and easy ornaments can be found on page 24 of Quilters Newsletter’s special issue Best Christmas Quilts 2012.  Best Christmas Quilts 2012 is available now on newsstands and in bookstores and quilts shops.  It’s also available through www.quiltandsewshop.com in both hardcopy and digital editions.

Also featured in Best Christmas Quilts 2012 are my Let it Snow table runner and pillow.

I actually made the pillow version of Let it Snow first as a Christmas gift for my mother.  When she opened her gift and started to laugh, I looked at the pillow and realized that I’d forgotten to give the snowmen arms.  I was horrified, but it turns out that she was laughing because she had also made a snowman pillow for me – go figure.  She didn’t even notice that the snowmen didn’t have arms!  Needless to say, they have arms now!

I loved making the snowman panels for the pillows (yes, I made one for me!) so much that I decided to adapt the pattern into a table runner, something that I could keep out not just for Christmas, but for the rest of winter as well.  Because of the hand work in the snowman panels, I decided to keep the patchwork in the center of the table runner simple.  I chose homespuns because I think they instantly convey warmth, but these projects would be equally charming in any fabric that suits your taste or decor.

Here’s a close-up of one of the snowmen.  Isn’t he cute!  I made him out of felted wool and appliquéd him to the background using a whipstitch.  Super simple and fast.  But you can use whatever material and appliqué method you prefer.  Change up the color of the hats, add whatever embellishments speak to you, and have fun — just don’t forget the arms!!

And now, the moment you’ve been waiting for (and thank you for your patience), your chance to win a fat quarter bundle and two panels from the Too Many Men collection from Red Rooster Fabrics.

Look close… closer… closer still… yes, that’s right, snowman fabric!  If only I knew of a pattern for say a table runner or even a pillow to make with snowman fabric, hmmm. 
If you’d like a chance to win this adorable fabric and a copy of Best Christmas Quilts 2012 leave a comment on this post before 11:59 p.m. MDT tonight (8/22/2012) by clicking on the word “comments” in the blue box below.  I will draw one name at random (just please make sure I have your email address).  Only one comment per person, please, and the contest is only open to those who haven’t won something from Quilters Newsletter in the last 90 days.
Enjoy the rest of the blog tour and good luck!
Thank you for all of your comments.  This contest is now closed.

Comments on this entry are closed.

  • Superhegie@hotmail.com August 22, 2012, 7:19 am

    Ooo ooo ooo pick meeeeee!!!!!

  • Vicki Hathorn August 22, 2012, 9:01 am

    That snowman with the green hat is just about the cutest thing and love the birds! Will definitely have some on my tree this Christmas. Thanks for the great ideas!

  • Carol August 22, 2012, 10:23 am

    Your projects are darling! I would love to win the fabric.

  • Aurora Goldberg August 22, 2012, 10:25 am

    Cool! I will make some of these ornaments for my sister-in-law next Hannukah! These are so cute! Ciao, Aurora

  • Kim Hanson August 22, 2012, 10:25 am

    Great work Jen! Thanks so much for sharing your quilting.

    km.hanson@shaw.ca

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 10:25 am

    Love the snowman pillow and table runner-so cute!

  • Beulah August 22, 2012, 10:26 am

    Oh my goodness! Those little birds are so precious and then those adorable snowmen…just looking at them makes me want to start decorating for Christmas! I am certainly going to try to create some of those cute little birds for my bird tree!!! Now is it will just turn cold, so I can snuggle up to the fire and sew the night away! 🙂

    sowingstitches [at] yahoo [dot] com

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 10:28 am

    Love the birds – both the cloth ones and the wood one. Red cardinals are big where I live but a little yellow and black is certainly acceptable! I think his/her name should be Chipper–not only because it causes one to be when looking at him/her but because it looks like he/she was chipped out of wood. Barb mizippipete@comcast.net

  • giddy99 August 22, 2012, 10:32 am

    oh, so cute! I have one Christmas tree each year that is Snowman ornaments ONLY! LOL.

  • Sue August 22, 2012, 10:39 am

    Love the table runner! Perfect for the winter season. And more birds for my all-bird tree!

  • lindamid August 22, 2012, 10:40 am

    Love the fbric, and the birds. thank you for the chance to win.

  • Susan Entwistle August 22, 2012, 10:41 am

    I love your work. Calling birds is calling me :). Thanks for sharing.

  • brownj6610 August 22, 2012, 10:47 am

    Love, love, love snowmen.

  • Betty August 22, 2012, 10:47 am

    bmoubray@yahoo.com
    Your projects are wonderful!!! I love little birds! Thanks for sharing and giving us the opportunity to win!

  • Patti Kubacki August 22, 2012, 10:51 am

    The calling birds are wonderful. My daughters and I will certainly be making some for Christmas. The snowmen as terrific on the tablerunner and pillow sham. I have to admit that I have really started liking tablerunners and as I have made one for Thanksgiving and working on my Halloween one, your design seems like the perfect choice for Christmas and the winter season in general. I like things that can carry through an entire season as your snowmen certainly can. Thanks for your terrific designs.

    Patti

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 10:59 am

    Love the fabrics, thank you for the chance to win them.
    Pam Cristiano
    https://www.facebook.com/LittleBGCG/app_208195102528120#!/pamela.loomiscristiano

  • Terry August 22, 2012, 10:59 am

    Still a fan of blue Christmas fabrics! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  • Sheila Galindo August 22, 2012, 11:01 am

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  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 11:01 am

    Love the fabric!! 🙂
    Tina
    tina.katzlaw@yahoo.com

  • Sheila Galindo August 22, 2012, 11:02 am

    I will try this again. I love Christmas and would love a gat quarter collection.

    sgalindo@razzolink.com

  • DuAnne August 22, 2012, 11:04 am

    Love the birds and the snowman runner! Very cute! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    duaneowiley@gmail.com

  • Janine August 22, 2012, 11:05 am

    I have to have me some of those calling birds! I can just see them on my tree–and everyone else's.
    hjhuisjen@aol.com

  • Susan August 22, 2012, 11:10 am

    Oooh, I love that table runner—and the birds. The fabric looks yummy—I'd love to win! Thanks for the chance!

  • 8223a896-eb38-11e1-883b-000bcdcb471e August 22, 2012, 11:12 am

    I am always looksing for small holiday projects to give as gifts and for the quild I belong to for their holiday craft fair. Your snowmen are really cute even if they don't have arms.

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 11:13 am

    Your snowman pattern is adorable. And I love the table runner.
    wlinda_ca@yahoo.com

  • Sue B August 22, 2012, 11:20 am

    nurse_mom5@yahoo.com

    Love the table runner especially the 3-D aspect. It truly adds a special character to the project

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 11:22 am

    Love your snowmen they each have their own personilty.And what great ideas .

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 11:23 am

    thoak@frontiernet.net

    Very cute birds and snowmen!
    thanks for sharing!
    TinaH

  • Kay August 22, 2012, 11:25 am

    Love the three dimensional details on your work. And who doesn't love snowman fabric? Hope I win and can't wait to make your table runner.
    kguillot@gmail.com

  • Yvonne Hamilton August 22, 2012, 11:45 am

    Having just acquired a new dining room table, I've been thinking I needed to make some table runners–then I got this issue and WOW! Mega-cute snowmen on a table runner, of all things! Thank you! It's going to be a welcome addition to our holiday celebration (but woe be it to anyone who spills on it…just sayin'…)

  • Yvonne Hamilton August 22, 2012, 11:46 am

    oops. I didn't leave contact info IN CASE I win! (lol) yquiltsalot@comcast.net 😉

  • Lisa Marie August 22, 2012, 11:48 am

    I love your projects, especially the stuffed birds! Thanks for sharing!

  • Can't Stop Stitchin August 22, 2012, 11:50 am

    I love this snowmen fabric… I just bought a few pieces last week, it is ever so cute, and you can always use more 🙂 what a nice pattern your runner is too!
    Godspeed, mary

  • Barb66 August 22, 2012, 11:51 am

    Love your pillow and table runner, they both would make great gifts.

  • Sharon S August 22, 2012, 11:51 am

    Cute tqble runner. Love all the snowman fabric & so will my 2 grandsons. Thanks for the give away.

  • Cindy M August 22, 2012, 11:52 am

    So cute!

  • Sherrywc August 22, 2012, 11:58 am

    Love your table runner. Those snowy guys can stay out, once they replace the turkeys, clear until the valentines displace them.

  • Debbie August 22, 2012, 12:04 pm

    I adore snowmen and since we don't get much snow here I have to dress the house in fabric. I think I'll have to make a bunch of the little birds in spring time fabrics too.
    Would love to have this bundle. 🙂
    just in case dmr1157@gmail.com

  • TheMugglePuggle August 22, 2012, 12:07 pm

    I love Christmas fabric! However, in the time that I have been sewing on a machine, I have not bought any. It would be great to win this fabric!

  • Tambra Vandal August 22, 2012, 12:15 pm

    Dear Jen, I just have to tell you how much I love your designs! Your snowmen runner & pillow are both adorable, & I can't wait to make these for the upcoming Holliday! Snowmen are my favorite Holliday characters, so I'm always on the lookout for something new to add each year, & today I just found it! Love your birds too….these I will have to make to give away as gifts! I think they will look just lovely tied on to wrapped Christmas packages too! Thank You for your beautiful designs!

    Tambra Vandal
    tvandal@windstream.net

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 12:18 pm

    The birds are nice but I really do
    love snowmen. I am going to have
    to make the snowmen tablerunner.
    Thanks for sharing your pattern in
    the Best Christmas Quilts magazine.

    diane-morse@sbcglobal.net

  • BizyStitches August 22, 2012, 12:22 pm

    That beautiful warm table runner is so me. I love these kinds of things. The giveaway fabric is talking to me and they are saying "I want to come to your house and play."

  • Janet August 22, 2012, 12:23 pm

    Beautiful fabric & adorable ornaments1

  • Unknown August 22, 2012, 12:24 pm

    Jen, I love, love, LOVE the little birds resting in the branches! If copying is a form of flattery, consider yourself flattered because I am going to design a similar scene in my front window when the snow hits. I'm a new quilter and I get shivers of creativity just looking at colors and patterns. Thanks for your inspiration! janevancho@comcast.net

  • Lette August 22, 2012, 12:42 pm

    I don't know if my comment took before, but I have to make the little birds for my mom. You never know what to get a fellow artist, especially your mom, that these would be perfect!

  • LeAnne August 22, 2012, 12:45 pm

    Those little birds are so cute. I can see using them all year round in different colors.

  • Carolyn Kitterer August 22, 2012, 12:52 pm

    I love the little birds and they look so easy to make! Don't you just love it when you discover a mistake after a project is done? It is always good for a laugh. The fabrics are so festive.

  • scilla August 22, 2012, 1:03 pm

    Hi! Pick Me!!! I love your stuff!

  • Regina August 22, 2012, 1:03 pm

    Love those little birds!!!

  • Marcia W. August 22, 2012, 1:04 pm

    Thanks for sharing your lovely Christmas projects. The 3-d appliqued snowmen are cute, and your cable quilting around the border is wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway too.

  • Soulscrappin' August 22, 2012, 1:05 pm

    OMGosh what a very generous giveaway … I would so love to be the lucky recipient of Red Rooster fabric — my daughter and son-in-law are doing Snowman theme for their Christmas tree this year (last year was a mess because she was in a serious car accident on 18th of November — Christmas just wasn't the same even though we did decorate, etc.) Any way I bend your ear too much. I love you work Jen and will definitely be getting my copy of the new mag.

  • Robin Love Lehr August 22, 2012, 1:07 pm

    Such cute fabric (who doesn't love a snowman?) and would love a copy of the magazine!

  • Dottie August 22, 2012, 1:08 pm

    I love to decorate at christmas with the snowman theme. I'm looking for fabrics to make a new tree skirt and these fabrics would be perfect !! Love reading your blogs.

    Dottie Reynolds
    dnr1957@comcast.net

  • LaStitches August 22, 2012, 1:09 pm

    I love the french hens!

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 1:09 pm

    Love the table runner!!!
    Conny from Red Deer, Alberta

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 1:13 pm

    I love the snowmen design……and would enjoy this bundle of fabric. Thanks for sharing. Anna Ward award72159@gmail.com

  • Sam August 22, 2012, 1:13 pm

    Wonderful projects….and what a great prize for someone (ME???) to win!
    samvansant@bellsouth.net

  • butrfly2200 August 22, 2012, 1:15 pm

    Would love to win this give away. Your stuff is very cute. Thanks for the chance to win.
    mcnabca@efirehose.net
    :)Carol

  • brquiltmaker August 22, 2012, 1:16 pm

    I love snowmen, and you have captured the way I like them! This is beautiful!!!

  • Gail mckenney August 22, 2012, 1:18 pm

    I am thinking of making the 12 days of Christmas ornaments. This fabric would be a great start.

  • Lindsey August 22, 2012, 1:19 pm

    linds7702@yahoo.com

    Love all the projects in this post! Beautiful work!

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 1:19 pm

    Not sure I'm ready for Snowpeople, but they will come anyway so may as well get into the spirit and start projects with them.
    Debbie Barnes
    barnes2676@sbcglobal.net

  • tanyaPBE August 22, 2012, 1:22 pm

    My favorite is the snowmen one, the fabrics are beautiful…thank you for the chance to win.

  • Kim August 22, 2012, 1:23 pm

    Love, love, love the runner and birds!! Must make for this year's celebration….now where is the closest store with that magazine! Kimbyaz@cox.net

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 1:24 pm

    i have a collection of snowmen, i would love a collection of fabric to make "whatever" out of snowmen. pick me please!!!

    silkej58@yahoo.com

  • Shirley August 22, 2012, 1:24 pm

    I love your designs – the birds and snowmen are adorable! Thanks for this opportunity to win some fabric!

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 1:26 pm

    I love that criss-cross quilting on the table runner. I did it for a baby quilt because I'm new and haven't learned how to do the fancy stuff yet and mine came out very well also! I've picked up so many hints just reading your blog and yes, I'd love to win fabric & especially the Christmas patterns. Can never have too much of both! lshumway0205@comcast.net

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 1:26 pm

    I love these little birds. I know I have to make some for friends. bonnmill@cox.net

  • Brenda Ellis August 22, 2012, 1:27 pm

    I love the pattern AND the fact that the snowmen DON'T have arms. Beautiful. Would love to win. Thanks.

  • sandyandcosmo August 22, 2012, 1:27 pm

    This makes me want to start sewing for Christmas! Thanks for the giveaway.

    sandy(dot)hardman(at)gmail(dot)com

  • maggi August 22, 2012, 1:34 pm

    I love both the designs – but I have a special fondness for snowmen! The Red Rooster fabric is lovely, too!

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 1:35 pm

    Can't wait to make a calling bird and a snowman pillow.

    stevens49090@yahoo.com

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 1:35 pm

    I love, love, love your snowmen and your birds. I'm going to get my copy of the Christmas magazine and make both of them
    cindipope@hotmail.com

  • terryb6938 August 22, 2012, 1:36 pm

    I would love to win this fabric! I am always looking for new projects and ideas. Yours are so cute.

  • Primitive Friends August 22, 2012, 1:38 pm

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  • SherryinSC August 22, 2012, 1:39 pm

    I have been looking for a new table runner pattern and I LOVE this one! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. 🙂
    Sherry in SC

  • Kim Curry August 22, 2012, 1:41 pm

    I really like the snow men on the table runner and the snowman on the pillow. Just that small amount of hand stitching and detail adds so much personality to the snowmen and the whole piece. Nice! And Merry Christmas a bit early.

  • SherryinSC August 22, 2012, 1:41 pm

    Oops – forgot to leave my email:
    sewnsew39@aol.com
    Thanks – Sherry in SC

  • beve August 22, 2012, 1:41 pm

    Those birds are very cute! Can't wait to see the remaining 9 days.

  • Mikki Lawrence August 22, 2012, 1:42 pm

    Cute projects! I'd love to win the fabric – it's definitely time to think about what to make for Christmas gifts…

  • Primitive Friends August 22, 2012, 1:42 pm

    I LOVE the 2 patterns you've talked about and have shown, that are in the "Best Christmas Quilts" magazine!! I just hope that I'll be able to find it, so I can get it! (if I don't win the give away) I have a lot of homespun's and would love to make your table runner, it's so heartwarming and love the fact that it's not just for Christmas!! The fabrics are a special bonus, would love to win both of these from you!! I am a new follower of your blog and can't wait to see what else you come up with!!!

    reelmovielover@bellsouth.net

  • Willa August 22, 2012, 1:42 pm

    Love those birds!

    year 'round maybe?

  • Franziska August 22, 2012, 1:44 pm

    Would love to make these cute little birds for my beautiful daughter. She has a blog called Oh, Restless Bird, wouldn't these birds make a cute addition to her personal tree? Hoping to give it a whirl with some zippy fabrics 😉

  • 75363bf0-ec8a-11e1-96b1-000bcdcb2996 August 22, 2012, 1:52 pm

    Those birds are absolutely the best. Love how they are arranged in the window. Would love to receive the magazine.

  • Eva August 22, 2012, 1:52 pm

    I love anything with snow people, they sure bring back lots of Christmas memories for me. Really great projects.

    Eva
    Dartmouth, NS
    Canada

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 2:02 pm

    Just love the birds. If I don't win the book I will be purchasing in within the next few days. Patcollie@verizon.net

  • quiltlover August 22, 2012, 2:03 pm

    Love, love love your table runner…will be sure to bookmark this blog to check back often.

  • Patty August 22, 2012, 2:03 pm

    What cute little birds! The snowmen are super cute too. Thanks for the chance to win fabric

  • Sue I. August 22, 2012, 2:06 pm

    Hard to think Christmas in August but that is when to start to make things for gifts……would love to make the snowman quilt

  • wildcatmom August 22, 2012, 2:11 pm

    I love every single thing you've shown here. I love that you included birds in your design, and that you've these work for ALL winter, and not just for the holidays.
    Absolutely spectacular!

  • Seacoast Quilter August 22, 2012, 2:17 pm

    I love your runner! I have a good Thimbleberries fabric stash that will be perfect for this.

  • Leah August 22, 2012, 2:17 pm

    Love the birds may copy for my craft room since I have a large sill. The table runner is great gives a real einter feel.

  • Tiffanee Noack August 22, 2012, 2:20 pm

    I LOVE your Snowmen table topper…So darn cute..can't wait to make my own,and would love a chance to win the Too Many Men fabric….would make a wonderful Christmas gift even in this hot Arkansas weather! Thanks for the chance!

  • Carrie P. August 22, 2012, 2:20 pm

    your snowmen are so cute. love their scarfs. And the birds so sweet. thanks for a chance to win the fabric and magazine.

  • Christine August 22, 2012, 2:24 pm

    The table runner is so cute. I'll have to give this table runner a try.

  • Susan Paxton August 22, 2012, 2:28 pm

    I love the snowman table runner..and the pillow…my daughter-in-law decorates with snowmen during the holidays and so i will be making some snowmen stuff for her. Love the fabric and the magazine…

  • Joanna August 22, 2012, 2:29 pm

    I learned of this giveaway from the Quilters Club of America post on facebook. The birds, fabric and table runner/pillow are all terrific. I just love them. Such beautiful designs. Thank you.

  • ljeanne August 22, 2012, 2:33 pm

    I love the little birds. I can see them flying in my windows.

  • Dixie August 22, 2012, 2:36 pm

    I love you snowman!! and the little birds are very cute!

  • Born4Travel August 22, 2012, 2:42 pm

    OH I LOVE Christmas quilts! I so want to learn to make one. Thanks for the chance to win some fabric!

  • Nancy J August 22, 2012, 2:49 pm

    These birds and snowman really put me in a holiday mood! These will be a great project for handwork while I do the car show circuit this fall. Bring on the holidays, especially Christmas. Thanks for sharing your talents with us!

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 2:53 pm

    I have made a "let is snow" quilt and this would look so good with it. tfd552000@yahoo.com

  • Gunda August 22, 2012, 2:57 pm

    LOVE those birds. Can't wait to get the pattern. Thank you so much for doing that

  • Kathy Stoessner August 22, 2012, 3:04 pm

    You have tapped both of my favorites: birds and snowmen. I love the look of the tablerunner and would love the win the fabric that looks so charming. But this issue is a must get, since the birds "sing" to me.

    Thanks for such wonderful projects

    Kathy Stoesner

  • Cathy Heberling August 22, 2012, 3:08 pm

    Cathryn Heberling
    Leroymay@gmail.com

    Your birds are adorable, and I would really love to make your snowman table runner. Really would love to win the fabric and magazine,so I too can make a table runner and some of the birds.
    Thanks for giving all of us a chance to enter. Cathy

  • Wilma August 22, 2012, 3:08 pm

    Jen,I would love to win the fabric and your book. I definitely going to make the snowmen and the birds asap. I love your homey designs!

  • Angie August 22, 2012, 3:12 pm

    The snowmen and birds are just adorable. I would love to win your great giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity.

  • Annette August 22, 2012, 3:15 pm

    I absolutely love the table runner – it seems like the perfect gift. Thank you so much for sharing! avarcoe@stny.rr.com

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 3:16 pm

    I love the snowmen!! Every year after Christmas is over, I take down all the Christmas decorations and put up snowmen. They stay up until February when Valentine's Day comes up. quiltingsusan@q.com

  • Laurieharmon58@gmail.com August 22, 2012, 3:16 pm

    Absolutely adorable! Snowmen are my favs!!!

  • Sandra J. Strickler August 22, 2012, 3:17 pm

    You've inspired me to continue quilting and spending loving time on my work. Beautiful!

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 3:32 pm

    Just learning about blogging, but this is kinda fun…went back a few entries to read! Thanks for the chance to win these items!

    connietracy@hotmail.com

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 3:36 pm

    Loving the calling birds. so simple and charming!
    -Eileen Gauthier

    goatdog68@yahoo.com

  • Terri A. August 22, 2012, 3:36 pm

    Snowmen? Perfect! I'm thinking hot mitts and a snowman trimmed kitchen towel would complete a great winter ensemble.
    territhebiker@gmail.com

  • Lawana August 22, 2012, 3:42 pm

    these little birdies are THE CUTEST!! and I collect and adore anything snowmen or snowflakes related. soo I am thrilled at the chance to win…thanks for being sew very generous…

  • Lynne August 22, 2012, 3:45 pm

    I love the calling bird ornaments for all occasions. Can't wait to stitch up some for gift tags. Thank you for the delightful snowman design. lynneawalton@gmail.com

  • Beachse August 22, 2012, 3:48 pm

    Sooo darling!

  • Mair-Cee August 22, 2012, 3:50 pm

    Love these fabrics and this table runner. And, I would be so grateful to receive a copy of Best Christmas Quilts. Thanks for the chance.

  • Beachse August 22, 2012, 3:51 pm

    My email is beachse@aol.com

  • Deb August 22, 2012, 3:53 pm

    Hi Jen, your story about your mom making the same gift is so funny, my mom and I have "accidentally" done the same thing for years, even sent the same Christmas cards one year..LOL I LOVE the Let it Snow pattern! Would love to win!

  • Deb August 22, 2012, 3:56 pm

    oops forgot my email….overtheroadquilter@yahoo.com…fingers crossed xxxxx haha

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 3:59 pm

    Love the Snowmwn table runner. I am going to make this for Christmas to go with my collection of snowmwn. Your work is fantastic and original. bpfrimmer@yahoo.com

  • WoolenSails August 22, 2012, 4:02 pm

    I love your projects and your little birds would be fun to make a bunch in all different types of fabrics.

    Debbie

  • Jane S. August 22, 2012, 4:04 pm

    Awww, look at those cute little snowmen! I love that runner, and the little bird ornaments. 🙂

  • patricia August 22, 2012, 4:07 pm

    Dear son loves snowmen–and he's old enough to collect! These are adorable.

  • Dianna August 22, 2012, 4:09 pm

    I love the birds! Want to make them….Great idea.

  • Debbie P August 22, 2012, 4:16 pm

    Love it that you forgot to stitch the arms. You know what the Amish say, "Always make a mistake, nobody is perfect, except Abba Father". 🙂

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 4:17 pm

    Love the little birdies. I will have to make a flock of my own. Thanks for all your creativity and your generoustiy! pierce_blondie@comcast.net

  • Robin August 22, 2012, 4:17 pm

    Isn't it funny how just looking at snowmen makes you smile!! Your birdies are adorable!

  • NonaJeanne August 22, 2012, 4:20 pm

    Snowmen are soo cute Can't wait to find the magazine, this one is on my to do list for sure.

  • Quilt n Queen August 22, 2012, 4:21 pm

    Jen….OMG!!! adorable snowman runner and pillow…they have just jumped to the top of my 'to make list'. Best Christmas Quilts is a must have book…at the top of my 'wish list'. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance to win the cutest fabric…Too Many Men!! Can you tell I am a snowman/lady collector…. Pauline

  • Laura August 22, 2012, 4:21 pm

    Adorable patterns! Thanks for the chance to win.

  • Rachell August 22, 2012, 4:23 pm

    hi!
    I love snowmen and snowflakes and these are super-cute. I think the hand-embroidery makes them special.
    Thank you for a chance to win cute fabrics!

  • HelenMarie August 22, 2012, 4:24 pm

    I love your little birds! I can just see my grandson playing with a flock of them! And your snowman tablerunner is really cute. I need to get a copy of this and get busy!

  • Phyldar August 22, 2012, 4:24 pm

    Your snowmen are so adorable! Sure would like to win that fabric sampler so I would make a table runner or maybe a pillow…pwiltsie@yahoo.com

  • Carla G August 22, 2012, 4:26 pm

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  • Carla G August 22, 2012, 4:26 pm

    What fabulous projects! And love the snowman fabric! Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂
    bcgeates at netbistro dot com

  • mek August 22, 2012, 4:31 pm

    I love the soft colors of that line. And love your runner!

  • JeanHmc August 22, 2012, 4:35 pm

    I knew as soon as I saw your snowmen, what my sister is getting for Christmas this year. She Loves snow and snowmen, thank you for the great patterns.

    Jean MCMurry
    jmcmu69345@aol.com

  • Lynn Doell August 22, 2012, 4:35 pm

    Love the calling birds can't wait to make them and hope to win the Day 3

  • Donna August 22, 2012, 4:36 pm

    Love the fabric…I actually keep all my snowmen decor out fr just after Hallowe'en til at least spring, and in our neck of the woods, it may not look like spring til May!!! LOL

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 4:39 pm

    Jen, I love the snowmen pillow and the story about you and your mom making each other snowmen pillows for Christmas. One year my mom and I bought each other Hallmark thimble ornaments. We had such a good laugh about that and continued to buy each other ornaments until they completed the series.
    charlottemassey@suddenlink.net

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  • Cindy August 22, 2012, 4:40 pm

    Oh, I love your Let It Snow table runner. You're right — your snowmen are adorable!! :o)

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 4:41 pm

    I love your snowman table runner! I would love to win your prize package.
    Sandie (bbcog@yahoo.com)

  • Lynn Doell August 22, 2012, 4:41 pm

    Love the calling birds and your new wooden birdie ….. I can't wait to make some of the calling birds…:)

  • kimnberger August 22, 2012, 4:41 pm

    The table runner and pillow are absolutely wonderful; and I'm not sure I've ever seen anything as cute as the snowman with the hat.

  • JoAnn in CO August 22, 2012, 4:43 pm

    Love the snowman fabric and patterns!!

  • capecodder33 August 22, 2012, 4:45 pm

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas for Christmas decorating…hope I am chosen for the fabric giveaway…

  • Jana Pratt August 22, 2012, 4:47 pm

    Those snowmen really helped me get through a sweltering day on Big Pine Key, FL. Can't wait to make a few "Calling Birds". Thanks!
    janapratt@mac.com

  • Madeline August 22, 2012, 4:49 pm

    I would love to make some ornaments for my little grandkids in the 12 Days theme. Sure would like that book and fabric!memoose55@yahoo.com

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 5:04 pm

    I love your calling birds. What a sweet presentation!

    pjfowler2000@yahoo.com

  • Cathy August 22, 2012, 5:04 pm

    I love your snowmen table runner. Very cute. The birds are adorable. Hugs

  • Loretta J Tejkl August 22, 2012, 5:05 pm

    Love the table runner.
    rltejkl@msn.com

  • Marlene August 22, 2012, 5:08 pm

    I LOVE your designs! The snowmen table runner looks like just what I need to make for my daughter-in-law for Christmas, and I love the birds, also.

    mjdavis@nnu.edu

  • Penny August 22, 2012, 5:17 pm

    Funny how our minds turn to Christmas when the temperatures outside reach the triple digits. How about a snowman to cool us all off? Your patterns are just that "cool."

  • Barbara Sindlinger August 22, 2012, 5:24 pm

    Do I go to the store this evening to get the magazine or do I wait for you to draw my number so I could win a copy of the magazine? Winning the fabric would be cool too. I think I'd use your snowman to make an ornament – so I will definitely need the magazine. Thank you.

    ps–hope your drywall issues have settled

  • AEH2 August 22, 2012, 5:26 pm

    I have a daughter who is Snowman addicted. She has just about everything you can think of that is snowman…but she would love another one! I love your cheerful little snowmen weather they have arms or not.

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  • Debbie August 22, 2012, 5:28 pm

    I LOVE anything with snowmen!! So….I'll definitely be making the tablerunner and/or the pillow. And what a darling idea of putting a bell on the end of the hat! Definitely will be making some of the birds….for the gals in my office. I'm also seriously thinking about the quilt! Thank you for getting our Christmas juices moving!!

  • Diana August 22, 2012, 5:40 pm

    I have a BIG collection of snowmen that I keep out from Thanksgiving to the end of winter. But you can never have too many and I would love to win these fabrics and make your adorable table runner!

  • Mary August 22, 2012, 5:49 pm

    Love your bird ornaments and the table runner. I was trying to restrain myself from buying the magazine, but if I can't win one I may have to make a purchase.

  • gail August 22, 2012, 5:59 pm

    I love your bird ornaments. They are so cute. I will have to make a dozen.

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 6:00 pm

    Oh my gosh i love them! You should totally be famous because the attitude and the spunk to become famous like me. By the way im not trying to butter you up or anything but you are awesome luv u!!!! -fan in love

    P.s. you need a therapist for drywall please call me at dr.kakarokkavakarokava

  • Jeanne August 22, 2012, 6:00 pm

    Love your snowman pillow and tablerunner! They are so cute!

  • untidyaunty August 22, 2012, 6:07 pm

    great ideas! Thanks

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 6:07 pm

    Nice job! I really love the snowmen. They lighten up my day and to think of how you might be so happy because i think you And i are alike. I would really love to win!!!

  • Dana Gaffney August 22, 2012, 6:09 pm

    The table runner is wonderful, but I'm in love with those birds, so cute. Thanks.

  • Deborah Rockel August 22, 2012, 6:14 pm

    This box is not blue but…here goes! I love snowmen and love the fabric! The table runner is so very cute. And I am like you Jen. If I make a gift, I usually like it so well that I make one for myself also (hee hee) Good Luck to all but here's hoping I win!
    Derock5759@hotmail.com

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 6:23 pm

    Our quilting group would love this. djfrainbow@yahoo.com for TrinityQuilters.

  • Teresa's Quilt Stash August 22, 2012, 6:28 pm

    I am luvin' those birds. You know Christmas will be here before we know it! 🙂

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 6:39 pm

    your snowman is great,I can't wait to make the project!

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 6:49 pm

    Christmas is my favorite time of year! I love your ideas/patterns.

    Anne
    Vonfelts@aol.com

  • TravelingModern Quilter August 22, 2012, 6:51 pm

    I absolutely love the fabric and those darling birds!!! I have a 'thing' for snowmen… Just can't ever have enough!
    Thanks! Serina drsrkelley @ gmail.com

  • Char August 22, 2012, 6:53 pm

    I would LOVE to win – thank you for this offer. And I'm definitely following your blog now – I love your work!

  • Sharon August 22, 2012, 6:54 pm

    What cute snowmen on the pillow and table runner. I love snowmen and am always looking for patterns to make for Christmas gifts.

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 7:01 pm

    Snowmen are one of my favorites for Winter quilts. I think embellishing a quilt gives it that finished feeling. Great ideas. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Julie
    sew.goodwitch_crafts@yahoo.com

  • Dallas and JoAnn August 22, 2012, 7:07 pm

    Oops, forgot my email address
    dallasandjoann@yahoo.com
    Calling birds are so adorable. Think I will start collecting branches in preparation :-))

  • winhall August 22, 2012, 7:09 pm

    Well Christmas is coming up to quickly so the sooner I start my Christmas projects the better off I will be, and this packet of material would make a great start. Nancy
    ncdanish3@nycap.rr.con

  • jmniffer August 22, 2012, 7:10 pm

    I love your projects! As a collector of snowmen the pillow and table runner are right up my alley. The bird ornaments are adorable and look like they sew up quickly. Thanks so much for sharing and for a chance to win your giveaway.

  • Cathy grace August 22, 2012, 7:11 pm

    Love both the birds and the snowman runner. Going out to find the magazine tomorrow!

  • Cecilia August 22, 2012, 7:17 pm

    I love snowmen! Your table runner is really cute. Thank you for the chance to win.

  • Lori Ann August 22, 2012, 7:27 pm

    Super cute! Today is my birthday and it would just be the icing on the cake if I could win this one!! Thanks 😉

  • Deb B. August 22, 2012, 7:30 pm

    The little birds are so cute and the snowmen say winter in a warm lovable way! Debra, debmutti@gmail.com

  • Kim August 22, 2012, 7:34 pm

    Love the Let it Snow runner. The birds are cute. KIM. kmtcmi@gmail.com

  • Joyce Carter August 22, 2012, 7:35 pm

    Your Snowmen table runner is so adorable. I love snowmen and yours are the cutest I have seen in a while. Thanks for a chance to win some cute fabric.

  • Denise Wallace August 22, 2012, 7:45 pm

    I love those birds!

  • Deb August 22, 2012, 7:47 pm

    Love the snowmen and the birds would be adorable any time of the year!
    Deb S. Shupefamily@enter.net

  • Material Girl August 22, 2012, 8:04 pm

    I love your snowman runner and pillow sham, and the snowmen fabrics are to die for!! Thanks for the great giveaway, I look forward to buying this magazine for sure!

  • Diann August 22, 2012, 8:05 pm

    The pillow and table runner give a very cozy feel. They'd be great to keep out all winter long.

  • Lori August 22, 2012, 8:09 pm

    Ohh I love those colors! So cute! Itching to get my hands on that fabric

  • qtrnch August 22, 2012, 8:19 pm

    Love the snowman faces! Can't wait to make the table runner.

  • Susie Schutte August 22, 2012, 8:26 pm

    Love the snowmen!

  • Charlotte Barnes August 22, 2012, 8:28 pm

    I just love your adorable designs. So simple, sweet and classic. Thank you for sharing! It's a good thing "Jen Daly Quilts"!! (gotta love snowmen too!!)

  • Louise Darby August 22, 2012, 8:28 pm

    those snowmen are so cute! and those birds! I would love to make some of those. I have ideas already of colors and places to display them.So adorable!

  • gram2three August 22, 2012, 8:29 pm

    Love the birds, so cute!

    Thanks for sharing.
    Deloris

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 8:37 pm

    Such cute designs. Love both the snowmen and the little birds. Hope that I win..jackiewar@cebridge.net

  • Anda W August 22, 2012, 8:40 pm

    I just melted when I saw your beautiful work that is warm and cozy, exactly what I love to make! awolk at rogers dot com

  • denise amburn August 22, 2012, 8:48 pm

    amburn.denise@gmail.com

    Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

  • Dianne August 22, 2012, 9:28 pm

    Really love the table runner. I have been looking for a christmas one and with all the snowmen I have collected this will work wonderful. Can't wait to try it.

  • BaggyQueen August 22, 2012, 9:39 pm

    Especially love your snowmen runner. Would love to be the lucky winner of the material.

  • marilyn Guidry August 22, 2012, 9:44 pm

    Christmas fabrics are always my favorite. The snowmen are just wonderful. Would be great to win this fabric.

  • E Rieck August 22, 2012, 9:52 pm

    Three calling birds, two French hens, and a partridge in a bare tree! emrieck@mitchelltelecom.net

  • Jane August 22, 2012, 10:05 pm

    It hardly ever snows in SC, so your snowmen could almost take the place of real ones! They are precious!
    Jane
    janeleph@yahoo.com

  • scarlette August 22, 2012, 10:06 pm

    OOOOOHHHHH i can hardly wait to get a copy of the Best Christmas Quilts magazine so i can make these Calling Birds, a little fabric would be great too but i love birds and my Grands love hanging them from the trees. And a wonderful tip to use scraps, don't i have a lot of those. thanks, scarlette

  • Maria Kievit August 22, 2012, 10:14 pm

    Love your snowman themed runners and pillows! And thanks for the giveaway.

  • Crickets Corner August 22, 2012, 10:15 pm

    I am in love with the snowmen, they are so darn cute! I can see that I'll be making this as my next project. Think I'll go pull some fabric right now so I'll have it ready when I get my hands on a copy of the book. Thanks for the chance to win.

  • Karen August 22, 2012, 10:16 pm

    Adorable! I must look for the magazine — should I not be chosen.

  • Judy Jewell August 22, 2012, 10:32 pm

    I am currently redecorating my home with a country feel. Your snowmen will fit right in! 🙂 And, of course, with Christmas being my favorite time of the year I can't wait to see what else is in 'Best Christmas Quilts 2012'.
    Sincerely,
    Judy
    jewellangel@gmail.com

  • idahoskp August 22, 2012, 11:10 pm

    I love snowmen! I've been embroidering snowmen recently but these appliqued snowmen are totally cute!

  • idahoskp August 22, 2012, 11:12 pm

    I love snowmen! I've been embroidering snowmen recently but these appliqued snowmen are totally cute!

  • Colette August 22, 2012, 11:13 pm

    Your work is lovely! Thank you for sharing….

  • Liz August 22, 2012, 11:13 pm

    Absolutely love the Snowmen. What a cute gift idea…..as well as needing one for home. Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to enter the give away!!!
    Liz

  • Michelle Mosier August 22, 2012, 11:16 pm

    I am in love with your designs and creations! I cannot wait to get a copy of the magazine to be able to make some for gifts!

  • Anonymous August 22, 2012, 11:35 pm

    How cute! Love to win the snow man fabric.
    judyforkner@comcast.net

  • B Greene August 22, 2012, 11:42 pm

    I just love your bird ornaments! Thanks for the chance to win.

  • Debbi August 23, 2012, 12:46 am

    I love everything snowmen and your patterns are no exception.

  • Wilma August 23, 2012, 1:33 am

    I would love to make this quilt, it is so beatiful!

  • hueisei August 23, 2012, 1:39 am

    Thank you 🙂 I'd love to win.

  • Gill August 23, 2012, 3:21 am

    Love the snowman!

  • Deb August 23, 2012, 6:05 am

    I collect snowmen! This would be wonderful! Thank you for the chance to win.

  • Kchabr55 August 23, 2012, 6:35 am

    Love the snowman table runner! I have to make that! So cute!

  • Anonymous August 23, 2012, 11:15 am

    I love the snowman projects you made & thank you for sharing that you also occasionally forget parts & notice later! LOL! I've been looking at snowman projects for months as something I need to try.
    bkycouture@yahoo.com

  • Ruth S. August 23, 2012, 12:57 pm

    Looks like I'm too late to get in on the free stuff, but I still wanted you to know that your runner is "wonderful"! Love it!

  • Anonymous August 23, 2012, 1:35 pm

    What beautiful snowmen. Love the birds too. I have a snoeman room in the winter this would look great. jjohnsto@mass.rr.com

  • lindav August 23, 2012, 7:40 pm

    Snowmen in August!! Just we need to break all the heat of summer! Thanks for sharing!!

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