Welcome to day three of the 12 Days of Best Christmas Quilts Blog Tour to kick-off the release of Best Christmas Quilts 2012! We’re excited about this issue — on sale now at a quilt shop, bookstore or newsstand near you or online — and we hope this blog tour gives you an inside look at the many wonderful patterns our talented designers contributed to this special issue.
Speaking of talented designers, today’s featured BCQ designer is one we’ve worked with a number of times, Jen Daly of Jen Daly Quilts, and for good reason: Jen does fantastic work.
In particular, fans of rustic, country or primitive quilt styles will want to take a look at Jen’s designs. Even if you think those terms don’t apply to you, I encourage you to take a closer look at Jen’s work. The care she puts into her quilts is apparent, and her attention to detail is amazing.
Let It Snow table runner and pillow sham by Jen Daly in Best Christmas Quilts 2012
We included complete instructions for both the Let It Snow table runner and pillow sham, full-size applique patterns, embroidery motifs and even information on where you can buy some of the bead embellishments Jen used in Best Christmas Quilts. The hand quilting is optional (but adds such a wonderful touch).
Jen Daly's Calling Birds ornaments in Best Christmas Quilts 2012
Jen also contributed these sweet and simple Calling Birds ornaments. I sewed one to test the pattern, so I can attest that they are fun and easy to make. What a great way to make quick gifts while busting some of your scraps!
To read more about Jen’s designs from Jen herself and to see a great close-up shot of one of the snowmen, click here to visit her blog. If you leave a comment on Jen’s blog before midnight Mountain time tonight — Wednesday, August 22 — you will be entered for a chance to win a bundle of free Christmas fabric, including fat quarters and two panels, courtesy of Red Rooster Fabrics, and a free copy of Best Christmas Quilts 2012. Comments left on this blog will not be entered for a chance to win the prize.
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This link was posted on FB (12 Days of Best Christmas) – Tells me to leave comment, then goes on to state that comments left here don’t qualify — where do we go??
Hi Terri — follow the links to Jen Daly’s blog and leave a comment there. http://www.jendalydesign.com/
Thanks!
I love the “clean” look of your branches and hens. As my kiddos are “grown up”, I have less need for the busy enchantment of the Holidays, and more time to have the simplicity of the subtle “wow” factors of Christmas. This definitely provide that feeling! Also like the table runner you made!
This is definatly a must have, I love the table runner
I love the Calling Birds. Such a cute display for a cold winter time. It cheers you up.
Love anything with Snowmen!!!!
How do I leave a reply to get a chance to win on the 12 days of Christmas?
JUST LOVE HER WORK ESPECIALLY THE CALLING BIRDS
These are so adorable! Would love to do this in my kitchen window!
I just love the calling birds…would love to make lots of these to decorate the house this holiday season…on the tree, nested in wreaths!
I like everything I see!!!
Love the calling birds
Love both of these! How fun they are!
The simplicity of the branches with the colors is wonderful. You can just stare at these as a centerpiece and not “clutter” the view at the table.
Lovely.
Love the runner and pillow sham!!
Love all of this!
Love the table runner and the little birds! Can’t wait to start on my Christmas projects now!
Love the birds and the snow men I have a snowman room in the winter this would look great
I think you have a very creative artistic style. I love your work. I am excited to get the copy of the magazine to begin making gifts!
Really cute birdies….and everything else!
such a pretty way to cheer a gray winter’s day! <3
Such a pretty way to dress up your table for the holidays.
It is so fun to see all the amazing things you are doing! This is my first year of quilting so all the Christmas stuff is so interesting! Thanks for sharing!
Hi:
Just wanna tell you how much I and we all enjoy your designs. I absolutely love snowmen and birds. I am sorry I missed out on this contest, darn just too late! As for your cute little bird sitting on your window sill, I think it is a she and she should be named Patches. She is so so cute. I cannot wait to pick up the new magazine lots of Christmas ideas to get started on.
Irene
love the birdies. my little granddaughter would enjoy looking at them swinging from her window.
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