Last year in late fall, I was let in on a little secret . . .
~ Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree & Company would be releasing a new Christmas fabric collection for Moda in the spring of 2018. (Yippee!)
~ AND, the talented folks at It’s Sew Emma, Fat Quarter Shop’s pattern company, were working with Joanna to write a pattern book featuring this new Christmas collection. (Another Yippee!)
~AND, I was asked to make one of the project samples for the book! (A HUGE Yippee and also a Woo Hoo!)
Looking back, I realize that this wasn’t a little secret. It was a whopping, wonderful, fabulous, hard-to-keep secret. But I managed to keep my lips zipped and went to work, sewing the Christmas Lilies wall hanging for Joanna’s book and relishing the chance to play with the new Christmas Figs collection well before it was announced.
Joanna\’s book and fabric collection were released this spring to rave reviews, and my sample quilt is back home with me awaiting her chance to shine this holiday season! Here she is:
Since this wall hanging included a bit of applique, I wanted the finished quilting to be light and soft. The loop-de-loop machine quilting was done by my friend and local quilt shop owner, Barb Erickson of Quilts on Broadway in Foley, MN. I think the pattern we chose is the perfect finishing touch, whimsical and sweet.
“Christmas Figs” is a beautiful pattern book, filled with inspiring photographs and detailed, full color illustrations. The book contains a gorgeous sampler quilt and 10 additional quilting projects: quilts, wall hangings, a bedrunner, a tree skirt and even pillows! All of the samples were sewn with the Christmas Figs collection by Fig Tree & Co., and all of the patterns have Joanna’s signature style. This is definitely a book you will want to add to your collection!
I am always drawn to quilt books that include inspiring photographs of quilts and how they are displayed or used in the home. It’s Sew Emma really went the extra mile to stage and photograph these Christmas quilts beautifully. “Christmas Figs” is more than a great pattern book, it is also a wonderful armchair book to enjoy in the evenings! Here are some photographs from the book:
There are so many projects I want to make from this book; I’m not even sure where to start! The Christmas Tree Farm Bedrunner is absolutely gorgeous. Wouldn\’t that be a festive addition to a guest room?

I am also really drawn to the simple but striking beauty of the Holiday Homespun Quilt. I love flying geese, don’t you?

I am also really drawn to the simple but striking beauty of the Holiday Homespun Quilt. I love flying geese, don’t you?
My current plan is to keep this book near my coziest chair and let it inspire me in the evenings as summer fades into fall and I begin thinking about Christmas.
Would you like to have your own copy of “Christmas Figs?” I’m happy to share that the Fat Quarter Shop has generously offered a giveaway opportunity to my blog followers! We have EIGHT copies of “Christmas Figs” to offer in a random drawing! To enter, simply leave a comment on this post and BE SURE TO LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS! The giveaway is open internationally! Comments are open through 1:00 pm (CST) on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. At that time, I will do a random drawing and announce the eight winners. *Only one comment per person/per email address.
Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today. Good luck!
~Taunja
Looks like a very festive book with a lot of beautiful projects! Thank you for this chance to win a copy! (Can I be notified by replying here if I win? I don’t want my email address on a public forum )
I would love to win the book. The blocks and quilts I have seen online are just st pretty.
Fantastic giveaway. What a beautiful book!
Thanks for a beautiful post and a fun opportunity- sunflowermkp@gmail.com
Such a beautiful book ! Thanks for the opportunity! Hclehnig@gmail.com
This book looks like a treasure to have. I would love it. Thanks for a chance to own one. I just love all fig tree. sisnumber2@gmail.com
Wow, this book is lovely❗️ Would love to win a copy. Love your quilt too!Nancy gran1@me.com
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Thank you for the opportunity to win this book! It looks fantastic! Your quilt is beautiful! Kebord2@gmail.com
Love the pillows, love the bed runner, love all the geese!Gblair172@gmail.com
Lovely projects in this book! Thank you for the nice giveaway! Vjquilter@gmail.com
Inspiring quilter5062@gmail.com
What a fun giveaway! I would LOVE that book. Thank you! theboysnme@gmail.com
Thanks for sharing so many wonderful pictures of the Fig Tree book. Lots of inspiring ideas for the holidays. I would like to thank all involved for the giveaway. Patty B.
I adore Fig Tree everything! Joanna is so talented. And your peony quilt is lovely! I recently saw one from 1852 in a museum in Roseburg, Oregon. So similar in coloring to yours!
Would love to win a copy of the book. My email is gabrielfnts625@gmail.com
so many beautiful projects, i would love to win this. email is n.kett014@gmail.com
OOOH how exciting would love this as I am a Christmas fanatic lol email is iancarmporter@bigpond.com
I love all those designs. I'd love to be a winner of a book. Thanks.
Oh wow! What a beautiful collection, I think the pillow in the second to last image is my favorite.
Looks amazing!I am new to quilting but keen as mustard to tackle new projects! alleywhiter@yahoo.com.au
There are so many beautiful designs in this book. I’d love to be a winner. Your blog and your patterns are tops in my book.
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You couldn't have chosen a more perfect design for your block to compliment this book. Christmas is coming, what a nice book to have. deanie dot dreams at gmail dot com
What a dreamy giveaway! I would absolutely love to make everything! Xxo ralstonpamla@gmail.com
What pretty and happy quilts! I love the touch of applique too. Loops are my favorite and go to way of quilting too. They always look so cute and are so fast. I would love to win a copy of Joanna's new book! cas2156@aol.com
I would love to have this book. dawnlott@att.net
Such pretty quilts! Would love to win a copy of the book! Disneymoon@bellsouth.net
I always love Joanna's patterns. This one looks really fun.
Beautiful patterns! eearthwoman@gmail.com
Joanna's Christmas book looks so inviting! Great new colors with older patterns to decorate for the holidays.Thanks for the chance! nettiecrain@live.com
Your pattern is lovely! It would be a dream come true to win the Book. I love anything Fig Tree because it makes me smile. The colors and the patterns are always warm and cozy. Thanks for the amazing chance to win. Shirley at myquilts0@gmail.com
I love all things Fig Tree and am excited for this book! Thanks for the chance to win!-Shelly
Thanks for the give-a-way. Maybe September will be my lucky day! bamwhopans@yahoo.com
I don't often like sampler quilts but this one is truly an exception! Thanks for the giveaway!
Love your wall hanging – so pretty. Thanks for the chance to win. Everything Fig Tree is beautiful. terryrn3@gmail.com
Beautiful contribution! Thanks for the chance to win.
Here's my email address:hibob2@EarthLink.net
The book and quilts are so beautiful. Joanna just love the Christmas fabric too. I would love to win.katiebrian@aol.com
I love the quilt you made for the book, and the different blocks in the quilt look so beautiful!! I'll bet it was fun to sew on that quilt! Thanks for the chance to win the book!! Hugs, H in Healdsburg
Taunja your quilt is stunning. I have a bundle of this waiting so fingers crossed. susan.k.tracey@gmail.com
The Christmas Figs collection is beautiful! Love all of the quilts and projects! Thank you for the chance to win!!
Taunja, you always use the very fabrics I love!! Wow, what a great giveaway! Thank you.suekeida@gmail.com
I love all of your patterns and quilt projects! This Figs Christmas book looks like an awesome giveaway and I would treasure it if I won it. Thank you for the giveaway! Nancy (CacheCreekQuilts) njharpster@gmail.com
I would love a copy of this book! I need to make some Christmas projects. Thanks for the fun giveaway!onlybas at aol dot com
Taunja, your work is always so beautiful! I love the Christmas Lilies wall hanging — the mix of colors and design are perfect. Thank you for offering this giveaway!
I may be too late for the giveaway but just want to say this looks like a great book