"Christmas Figs" book giveaway with Fat Quarter Shop

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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?


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


147 thoughts on “"Christmas Figs" book giveaway with Fat Quarter Shop”

  2. Thanks for the giveaway! Such a beautiful book! And great job on your project! My email is thesmittenchicken2 at gmail. Crossing my fingers!

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  12. I hadn't realized there was a book to go with the collection! I would love to win a copy, thank you for the opportunity. fionabhair(at)gmail.com

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  27. How exciting for you to be asked to make a project for this book! The wall hanging turned out so beautiful and how pleased you must be to open the book and see it within the pages! I also love books that are full of inspiration and colorful photos. This book really pulls me in so much that I'd like to make several of the projects! duchick at gmail dot com

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  28. Oh how I would love to have a copy of Christmas Figs! Christmas quilts are my most favorite! I can never get around to making one for myself. If I get this book it would be put on the top of my to do list!kbolick217@yahoo.com

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  34. Oh my, these are gorgeous! And how lucky are you to have been able to sew up a sample and have it be featured! So exciting! kt.cling(at)gmail.com

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  36. What a beautiful Christmas quilt and a fabulous looking book. I think Christmas Figs is one book I need to buy, along with some of that beautiful fabric, of course!

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  37. What a wonderful collection for the holidays!! Love the simple, but classy, designs. Jill in Phoenix/Calgary. Jillmccaughey at shaw dot ca

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  38. What a generous and lovely giveaway! Thank you! This book is on my wish list. ❤️��Kfollmer4@gmail.comKeriOnThePorch, IG

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  45. This is beautiful! I looked really hard at your appliqué and was unable to tell if it was turned or machine sewn. Maybe you used the interface turning method. Regardless it is very nicely done😊. Love the soft, loopy quilting that Barb did on this. Thank you and FQS for the generous giveaway but I already have a copy and look through it frequently like you. Love this post my friend💕😘

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  47. Each of the projects in the book look beautiful, but it's Fig Tree so of course they are! I've spied the book at my LQS, but it's under wraps for a BOM opportunity…I'll sneak a peek next time I'm there. Thanks Taunja and FQS for sponsoring this holiday quility giveaway!Sending quilty love,Jen @ferryquilts

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