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Unfinished Christmas Quilts

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Have you ever thought you could read your pet's mind?  Sophie seems to be telling me "You blog too much.  You sew too much.  You fool around too much when you could be playing with me.  I don't know what you do with your time, but it could be far better spent".  Here she is, all sacked out on my latest stack of quilt flimsies.  Silly girl.

I have been doing a lot of blogging about Christmas quilts that I have made and enjoy in my home during the holidays.  I thought you might be interested to know that there are other Christmas quilts in my possession that are not finished.  There are a lot of reasons for not finishing a holiday quilt–usually I have house guests and have a reason to totally clean up my sewing room so I can use the bed in there for someone.  Things get put away and I start up with a new project, and there you are.  Sad.

I have an idea though.  How about if I show you a couple of my unfinished holiday quilt tops over the next few days and give the unfinished projects away in a giveaway?   Hmmm?

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Here is a small quilt that is nearly finished.  Aren't the snowmen whimsical?   Aren't the colors cheerful?  Wouldn't this be a fun cuddle quilt for a child during the holidays?  Or even a fun wall hanging?  The fabrics are some Sandy Gervais group that came out a few years ago.  Don't ask me the name, I can't remember.  Added later:  Bundle Up is the name of the fabric.

Does anyone know what book this pattern is in?  I packed the top away, unfinished, and have no clue what book the pattern is in so I can finish it. (Does anyone see a trend here with my memory?) 

ADDED LATER:

The Internet is truly amazing.  Karen, in Australia, has told me where the pattern is for this quilt.  You will not believe this, but it is in the exact same Fons and Porter Nov/Dec 2002 issue that my Stars and Trees Christmas quilt is in.  Duh.  How could I not know that?  I had to get the magazine out to tell you all where I got the pattern for Stars and Trees.  Any way, huge hugs to Karen!  My Australian friends are really coming through for me lately!

Added even later: 

This is even more incredible,  Rebecca emailed meto say that the pattern for this quilt is also in a book called Clever Quilts Encore by Susan Teegarden Dissmore.  I dragged out the book, and sure enough, there is the pattern "Birds of a Feather", complete with black containment border and piano key border.  I think my inspiration to use the snowmen came from the Fons and Porter magazine, and the inspiration for the black border and piano key border came from the book.  Weird!

I have all sorts of stuff in the project box–I see the black strips for the containment border– some strip sets for what, a piano key border?  Help! If anyone recognizes this pattern, please let me know so I can try to make a bit more progress with it.  Before I send it to the person who is randomly selected to receive it in my giveaway!

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See?  I have loads of left over fabric here in the project box.  The strip sets are on the right, the containment border is all cut out, this quilt is almost a done deal!  If you would like me to send you this unfinished quilt top, please leave a comment on this post and I will announce the winner on Monday.

Save a quilt.   Make a comment!  I will announce the winner on Monday.

242 responses to “Unfinished Christmas Quilts”

  3. Hi Nicole,
    It has been such a pleasure viewing your Christmas Trunk show each morning. I had to smile at your predicament with the snowman quilt. I too had that problem several times. Now UFO’s have an index card with the pattern name and book (or magazine)title. And the book has a note saying “UFO” on the cover because you guessed it, I have given away books thinking I no longer want them and oops. Have a great weekend.

  4. Hi Nicole,
    It has been such a pleasure viewing your Christmas Trunk show each morning. I had to smile at your predicament with the snowman quilt. I too had that problem several times. Now UFO’s have an index card with the pattern name and book (or magazine)title. And the book has a note saying “UFO” on the cover because you guessed it, I have given away books thinking I no longer want them and oops. Have a great weekend.

  7. I have enjoyed looking at your quilts and Sophia. I know how much company a dog can be, I just lost my dog after 16 1/2 years. The house is very empty. Have a Merry Christmas…

  8. I have enjoyed looking at your quilts and Sophia. I know how much company a dog can be, I just lost my dog after 16 1/2 years. The house is very empty. Have a Merry Christmas…

  9. Oh Nicole! I do not have a Christmas quilt – this would be wonderful to add to our home 🙂 Thank you for the chance to win!!
    Merry Christmas!!!
    Laurie

  10. Oh Nicole! I do not have a Christmas quilt – this would be wonderful to add to our home 🙂 Thank you for the chance to win!!
    Merry Christmas!!!
    Laurie

  19. I would love to own this quilt! One of my favorite blocks is the Log Cabin, but unfortunately I can’t help you with the name or the book for this one…I have quite a few unfinished Christmas quilts and have made a 2010 resolution to finish them before I start another Christmas quilt.

  20. I would love to own this quilt! One of my favorite blocks is the Log Cabin, but unfortunately I can’t help you with the name or the book for this one…I have quite a few unfinished Christmas quilts and have made a 2010 resolution to finish them before I start another Christmas quilt.

  21. Hi! I’ve loved reading your stories about your Christmas quilts. I know first hand about unfinished ones. The gift quilts always seem to “elbow” mine to the side. I love your little snowmen, and would be happy to finish it. It reminds me of some patterns in the two books on using panels, border fabrics by Susan Dissmore (I think that’s her name.) http://tinyurl.com/ydmnx52 is the link for a picture of one of her books on Amazon. I hope that gives you some ideas. Thanks for sharing your stories with us.

  22. Hi! I’ve loved reading your stories about your Christmas quilts. I know first hand about unfinished ones. The gift quilts always seem to “elbow” mine to the side. I love your little snowmen, and would be happy to finish it. It reminds me of some patterns in the two books on using panels, border fabrics by Susan Dissmore (I think that’s her name.) http://tinyurl.com/ydmnx52 is the link for a picture of one of her books on Amazon. I hope that gives you some ideas. Thanks for sharing your stories with us.

  23. Hello Nicole,
    I just sent an email to you instead of commenting here on your blog. My daughter has just showed me what to do.
    Anyway, I think the unfinished Christmas quilt pattern may have come out of the Fons and Porter Nov/Dec 2002 issue. The quilt is called Snow Buddies. This issue also featured the Cozy Christmas quilt which you have definitely made, so I thought perhaps you may have used the Snow Buddies pattern also.
    I have admired this quilt for a long time so if you need to find it a home, I would be privileged to own it. I have these good intentions of making certain quilts but due to my beautiful son requiring intense 24 hour care, they generally become only good intentions.
    I hope this is the pattern you are looking for!!
    Kind regards
    Karen ( Australia )

  24. Hello Nicole,
    I just sent an email to you instead of commenting here on your blog. My daughter has just showed me what to do.
    Anyway, I think the unfinished Christmas quilt pattern may have come out of the Fons and Porter Nov/Dec 2002 issue. The quilt is called Snow Buddies. This issue also featured the Cozy Christmas quilt which you have definitely made, so I thought perhaps you may have used the Snow Buddies pattern also.
    I have admired this quilt for a long time so if you need to find it a home, I would be privileged to own it. I have these good intentions of making certain quilts but due to my beautiful son requiring intense 24 hour care, they generally become only good intentions.
    I hope this is the pattern you are looking for!!
    Kind regards
    Karen ( Australia )

  25. Good morning!
    Your Christmas quilts are all gorgeous! BUT this little snowman quilt is calling my name! Did you know I have a thing for snowmen? It’s a good thing that my hubby is not a jealous man or I would have some serious problems on my hands. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this unfinished project and give it a loving home! Thanks for the chance to win it! How generous of you!
    Paulette

  26. Good morning!
    Your Christmas quilts are all gorgeous! BUT this little snowman quilt is calling my name! Did you know I have a thing for snowmen? It’s a good thing that my hubby is not a jealous man or I would have some serious problems on my hands. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this unfinished project and give it a loving home! Thanks for the chance to win it! How generous of you!
    Paulette

  27. Congratulations on your UFO – you got further than me! I think I have many of those fabrics carefully stored away together and have not even started mine {grin}

  28. Congratulations on your UFO – you got further than me! I think I have many of those fabrics carefully stored away together and have not even started mine {grin}

  31. I’ve sure enjoyed looking at all your Christmas creations! I’d love to receive this UFO and put it to good use in my home, but if that isn’t to be – – I just may have to make my own – love the colors and the whimsy of it!

  32. I’ve sure enjoyed looking at all your Christmas creations! I’d love to receive this UFO and put it to good use in my home, but if that isn’t to be – – I just may have to make my own – love the colors and the whimsy of it!

  35. I’ve been enjoying your “Christmas Quilt Parade”! I’ve never had the chance to make one, because it seems everyone else just has to have one made during Christmas (why am I so surprised?). I’ve loved the stories that have gone along with yours! Good luck finding the pattern to the snowman quilt…so cute! And so is Sophie…bet she misses Ozzie.

  36. I’ve been enjoying your “Christmas Quilt Parade”! I’ve never had the chance to make one, because it seems everyone else just has to have one made during Christmas (why am I so surprised?). I’ve loved the stories that have gone along with yours! Good luck finding the pattern to the snowman quilt…so cute! And so is Sophie…bet she misses Ozzie.

  37. ADORABLE! I would love to have your Snowman quilt. I collect snowmen and it would be so loved in my home! Please please please pick me :O) Have a great day!

  38. ADORABLE! I would love to have your Snowman quilt. I collect snowmen and it would be so loved in my home! Please please please pick me :O) Have a great day!

  39. Oh Nicole…I’d love to win this quilt in blog friendship! It is adorable! I may even be able to get that quilted this year. I agree with Sophie’s thoughts! Hee!

  40. Oh Nicole…I’d love to win this quilt in blog friendship! It is adorable! I may even be able to get that quilted this year. I agree with Sophie’s thoughts! Hee!

  41. Nicole, I would love to receive anything you send out!!!
    I referenced your blog the other day about being the new person in classes and guilds and I called you Noelle – sorry. Noelle is the person that introduced me to quilting and shared her vast knowledge.

  42. Nicole, I would love to receive anything you send out!!!
    I referenced your blog the other day about being the new person in classes and guilds and I called you Noelle – sorry. Noelle is the person that introduced me to quilting and shared her vast knowledge.

  43. I’m sure any creative quilter can find a way to use up the fabric for borders or such in the quilt. The green fabrics look so yummy! 🙂
    I also enjoy hearing the stories behind the quilts, you’re giving us more than some nice pictures.

  44. I’m sure any creative quilter can find a way to use up the fabric for borders or such in the quilt. The green fabrics look so yummy! 🙂
    I also enjoy hearing the stories behind the quilts, you’re giving us more than some nice pictures.

  45. The fabric line is ‘Bundle Up’ a cute line from one of my favorite designers Sandy Gervais. The pattern – you are on your own with that – is it one of Sandy’s patterns too?
    What was the name of yesterday’s pattern? I know I have seen it but cannot come up with a name. Love that quilt too!
    You have a great blog site – keep up the good work!

  46. The fabric line is ‘Bundle Up’ a cute line from one of my favorite designers Sandy Gervais. The pattern – you are on your own with that – is it one of Sandy’s patterns too?
    What was the name of yesterday’s pattern? I know I have seen it but cannot come up with a name. Love that quilt too!
    You have a great blog site – keep up the good work!

  49. I’ve been bemoaning the fact that I have but a single quilt that is anything close to Christmasy (Roman Holiday fabric). I would love to give your adorable snowmen a new home – I’ll even finish it myself!

  50. I’ve been bemoaning the fact that I have but a single quilt that is anything close to Christmasy (Roman Holiday fabric). I would love to give your adorable snowmen a new home – I’ll even finish it myself!

  51. I would just love to have this snowman quilt. The snowman are adorable. I would love to finish this quilt and display it in my home.

  52. I would just love to have this snowman quilt. The snowman are adorable. I would love to finish this quilt and display it in my home.

  55. This quilt is very cute. I would love to have it if I could be so lucky. I’m sure I could figure out someway to finish it up. Your blog is absolutely my favorite. Thank you for sharing all the time.

  56. This quilt is very cute. I would love to have it if I could be so lucky. I’m sure I could figure out someway to finish it up. Your blog is absolutely my favorite. Thank you for sharing all the time.

  63. I am a snowman collector! This would be a treasured quilt in my house. It is adorable! Pick me!! Pick me!! (imagine my hand waving frantically in the air) lol

  64. I am a snowman collector! This would be a treasured quilt in my house. It is adorable! Pick me!! Pick me!! (imagine my hand waving frantically in the air) lol

  65. Oh, I love Christmas quilts! I remember seeing those snowmen in flannel (in my stash) but not sure what the line is. I will have to go check after work! I LOVE reading your blog! This is the first time I’ve ever commented on one…

  66. Oh, I love Christmas quilts! I remember seeing those snowmen in flannel (in my stash) but not sure what the line is. I will have to go check after work! I LOVE reading your blog! This is the first time I’ve ever commented on one…

  67. Well, of course I’d love to receive your quilt! Just recently subscribed to your blog. Like you, I have a dog (Jack Russell) who sleeps & lies wherever she likes. Truly, she is queen of all she surveys!

  68. Well, of course I’d love to receive your quilt! Just recently subscribed to your blog. Like you, I have a dog (Jack Russell) who sleeps & lies wherever she likes. Truly, she is queen of all she surveys!

  69. I collect snowmen and would love to finish this cutie up! I have never gotten around to making a Christmas quilt (yet). I love the pattern, snowmen and colors. Thanks for the chance to enter.

  70. I collect snowmen and would love to finish this cutie up! I have never gotten around to making a Christmas quilt (yet). I love the pattern, snowmen and colors. Thanks for the chance to enter.

  77. Nicole, I would love to win this “almost finished” Christmas quilt. I love snowmen! Thanks for all the year-round quilting inspiration!!

  78. Nicole, I would love to win this “almost finished” Christmas quilt. I love snowmen! Thanks for all the year-round quilting inspiration!!

  79. I look forward to seeing the next quilt in the Christmas parade. I think the one that you are going to give away is sooo cute. I would love to finish it. I don’t have a blog so if I win I would email my address. Enjoy reading your blog.

  80. I look forward to seeing the next quilt in the Christmas parade. I think the one that you are going to give away is sooo cute. I would love to finish it. I don’t have a blog so if I win I would email my address. Enjoy reading your blog.

  85. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. No matter what I am definitely impressed by what you do. I can’t even get one on the bed. “Cat” not dog with very sharp nails. Another reason, I keep reading your blog instead of sewing 🙂 just kidding. I enjoy every bit.
    Thanks for the show.

  86. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. No matter what I am definitely impressed by what you do. I can’t even get one on the bed. “Cat” not dog with very sharp nails. Another reason, I keep reading your blog instead of sewing 🙂 just kidding. I enjoy every bit.
    Thanks for the show.

  87. I love looking at your quilts …… you inspire me, I only wish I had half as much of your talent. Very darling little snowman quilt, I would love to have the chance to win it. Hope you have a wonderful Holiday.
    Judy

  88. I love looking at your quilts …… you inspire me, I only wish I had half as much of your talent. Very darling little snowman quilt, I would love to have the chance to win it. Hope you have a wonderful Holiday.
    Judy

  97. Oh my gosh, this is just adorable 🙂 I’d love to be in the giveaway.
    Thank you for posting your Christmas quilts. I have been loving it! I am just a bad commenter. Your blog is one of my favorites (and I am glad you are blogging more often, even if your doggy isn’t!)

  98. Oh my gosh, this is just adorable 🙂 I’d love to be in the giveaway.
    Thank you for posting your Christmas quilts. I have been loving it! I am just a bad commenter. Your blog is one of my favorites (and I am glad you are blogging more often, even if your doggy isn’t!)

  101. Oh Nicole . . . I would hate to see you give this one up . . . you have finished the hardest part . . .
    but . . . if you’re really going to give it away . . . well then . . . please put my name in the hat !!
    I love seeing all your Christmas quilts . . . but my favorite so far is the Family one . . . well I do like the others too . . . not sure now . . . LOL . . .

  102. Oh Nicole . . . I would hate to see you give this one up . . . you have finished the hardest part . . .
    but . . . if you’re really going to give it away . . . well then . . . please put my name in the hat !!
    I love seeing all your Christmas quilts . . . but my favorite so far is the Family one . . . well I do like the others too . . . not sure now . . . LOL . . .

  107. Hi Nicole,
    What a fun looking snowman quilt! I too, fall into the category without a Christmas quilt. It would be fun to have one. I am so impressed with how you already found out the pattern and where to access it. Wow–almost like magic–:).
    Have a great weekend!
    Beverly

  108. Hi Nicole,
    What a fun looking snowman quilt! I too, fall into the category without a Christmas quilt. It would be fun to have one. I am so impressed with how you already found out the pattern and where to access it. Wow–almost like magic–:).
    Have a great weekend!
    Beverly

  109. I loved the Bundle Up line of fabric. I have a stack of FQ’s I’ve been saving for the trees and stars quilt you showed a few days ago. That Sandy Gervais makes some cute fabrics!
    Have a good weekend!

  110. I loved the Bundle Up line of fabric. I have a stack of FQ’s I’ve been saving for the trees and stars quilt you showed a few days ago. That Sandy Gervais makes some cute fabrics!
    Have a good weekend!

  111. Snowman Orphans, how sad. I would be happy to give them a nice warm home (well, when DH lets me turn up the heater higher than 70!). Sandy Gervais is one of my fave designers 🙂

  112. Snowman Orphans, how sad. I would be happy to give them a nice warm home (well, when DH lets me turn up the heater higher than 70!). Sandy Gervais is one of my fave designers 🙂

  113. Wow, just thinking about owning a quilt that you have done…too good to be true…put my name in the basket…PLEASE. Tell Ozzie (or Sophie) I’ll give them a great big squeeze if they draw my name.
    Carol, NE

  114. Wow, just thinking about owning a quilt that you have done…too good to be true…put my name in the basket…PLEASE. Tell Ozzie (or Sophie) I’ll give them a great big squeeze if they draw my name.
    Carol, NE

  117. What an absolutely wonderful idea! How many of us have half finished projects or projects that we never started that we dig out and say, “why did I buy that?”

  118. What an absolutely wonderful idea! How many of us have half finished projects or projects that we never started that we dig out and say, “why did I buy that?”

  119. Your Christmas quilt top is absolutely wonderful and I would take pleasure in displaying it in my home ( after I quilt it of course ) ! I would love to add it to a collection of snowmen !

  120. Your Christmas quilt top is absolutely wonderful and I would take pleasure in displaying it in my home ( after I quilt it of course ) ! I would love to add it to a collection of snowmen !

  121. Cute cute cute! My sweet stepmother, who is also a FANTASTIC quilter and the one who graciously and patiently taught me to sew is also a snowmen fiend. Well, all things Christmas-related, actually. She plans all year long, buys scads of new decorations each year, and is generally the one responsible for the “magic” that we all feel on the big day. 🙂 Last year, I started working on an incredibly intense applique Christmas quilt that was to be a gift for her this year. Yeah right! Talk about your UFOs! I’m a stay-at-home mommy among many other things, and my quilting hobby gets the bottom of the priority list all the time, unfortunately! Anyhow…if I were to win your giveaway, I would work hard to finish THIS quilt for her this year instead. This one is SO CUTE and much more her style then the one I’ve started. 🙂

  122. Cute cute cute! My sweet stepmother, who is also a FANTASTIC quilter and the one who graciously and patiently taught me to sew is also a snowmen fiend. Well, all things Christmas-related, actually. She plans all year long, buys scads of new decorations each year, and is generally the one responsible for the “magic” that we all feel on the big day. 🙂 Last year, I started working on an incredibly intense applique Christmas quilt that was to be a gift for her this year. Yeah right! Talk about your UFOs! I’m a stay-at-home mommy among many other things, and my quilting hobby gets the bottom of the priority list all the time, unfortunately! Anyhow…if I were to win your giveaway, I would work hard to finish THIS quilt for her this year instead. This one is SO CUTE and much more her style then the one I’ve started. 🙂

  137. I love this quilt! I only have a bag of random Christmas fabric scraps, no flimsy or Christmas quilt, so this would be leagues ahead of where I am now! Love reading your blog too!

  138. I love this quilt! I only have a bag of random Christmas fabric scraps, no flimsy or Christmas quilt, so this would be leagues ahead of where I am now! Love reading your blog too!

  139. WOW! How generous. My kids would love this Christmas quilt. I love your idea of showcasing yor Christmas quilts. I need to start that tradition. I would love to have Christmas quilts on all the beds for the holidays…a new project for the new year.

  140. WOW! How generous. My kids would love this Christmas quilt. I love your idea of showcasing yor Christmas quilts. I need to start that tradition. I would love to have Christmas quilts on all the beds for the holidays…a new project for the new year.

  141. What a funny give away. I love reading your blogs and the antics of the two dogs. Enter my name please, I am keeping my fingers crossed.

  142. What a funny give away. I love reading your blogs and the antics of the two dogs. Enter my name please, I am keeping my fingers crossed.

  143. Merry Christmas! I would love to participate in this generous giveaway! Your quilt top is so bright and cheerful!

  144. Merry Christmas! I would love to participate in this generous giveaway! Your quilt top is so bright and cheerful!

  151. Love your quilt….can’t believe you’re giving it away! Hmmmmm, I’m thinking this would be a fantastic quilt to finish with my daughters. Winter vacation is around the corner – it would be a perfect project to work on. And they would just love the quilt!
    Really enjoy your blog – great inspiration all around – from quilts, to stories, & whatever else that life dishes out. Thanks for sharing!

  152. Love your quilt….can’t believe you’re giving it away! Hmmmmm, I’m thinking this would be a fantastic quilt to finish with my daughters. Winter vacation is around the corner – it would be a perfect project to work on. And they would just love the quilt!
    Really enjoy your blog – great inspiration all around – from quilts, to stories, & whatever else that life dishes out. Thanks for sharing!

  153. Well if Sophie doesn’t win the Snowman quilt(thats why she looks so sad Mum), I would love to have it in my house and pay for the postage!
    Nicole please show us your boxes of unfinished projects and we can all feel less guilty of having our own.
    Cheers for the season of peace, living and giving.
    RobynK

  154. Well if Sophie doesn’t win the Snowman quilt(thats why she looks so sad Mum), I would love to have it in my house and pay for the postage!
    Nicole please show us your boxes of unfinished projects and we can all feel less guilty of having our own.
    Cheers for the season of peace, living and giving.
    RobynK

  157. Very cute snowmen, and I love the fabrics (very favorites are Kansas Troubles, Sandy Gervais, and Deb Strain!)I would love win the little quilt top,please enter me into your drawing too!!!

  158. Very cute snowmen, and I love the fabrics (very favorites are Kansas Troubles, Sandy Gervais, and Deb Strain!)I would love win the little quilt top,please enter me into your drawing too!!!

  159. I have one unfinished Christmas quilt: blocks from a swap. I love your snowman quilt and could just see it with a flannel or minki backing that would make it soooo warm and cuddly.

  160. I have one unfinished Christmas quilt: blocks from a swap. I love your snowman quilt and could just see it with a flannel or minki backing that would make it soooo warm and cuddly.

  161. I love all the snowmen and the activities they are doing – remind me of home. I love the colours and I would love to have this quilt. I could sure make up some wonderful snowman stories as my grands cuddle under it.

  162. I love all the snowmen and the activities they are doing – remind me of home. I love the colours and I would love to have this quilt. I could sure make up some wonderful snowman stories as my grands cuddle under it.

  163. Hi Nicole-
    Your blog has got me to thinking that I don’t have nearly enough holiday quilts! I always make them but give them away!
    I collect snowmen everything and keep them out all year long-much to the maid’s dismay (9 yr son in charge of dusting). I would love your snowman quilt and know that here in PA it would be proudly displayed year round!
    Shelly

  164. Hi Nicole-
    Your blog has got me to thinking that I don’t have nearly enough holiday quilts! I always make them but give them away!
    I collect snowmen everything and keep them out all year long-much to the maid’s dismay (9 yr son in charge of dusting). I would love your snowman quilt and know that here in PA it would be proudly displayed year round!
    Shelly

  165. great holiday quilt….would love to give your quilt a home at my house….heres hoping that santa stops at your house

  166. great holiday quilt….would love to give your quilt a home at my house….heres hoping that santa stops at your house

  167. Nicole – that is one cute quilt! If you send it to me, I will finish it and give it to my mom, who loves snowmen! She is a quilter too and would be tickled by the story.

  168. Nicole – that is one cute quilt! If you send it to me, I will finish it and give it to my mom, who loves snowmen! She is a quilter too and would be tickled by the story.

  169. I have added a couple of your quilts to my ‘to do list’!! I would love to win this and finish it up for my 6 year old granddaughter, Hannah. She would love it.
    Audrey
    [email protected]

  170. I have added a couple of your quilts to my ‘to do list’!! I would love to win this and finish it up for my 6 year old granddaughter, Hannah. She would love it.
    Audrey
    [email protected]

  175. Nicole,
    I’m always admiring the beautiful quilts you show and this one is no exception. Should I be the lucky winner of your quilt I would give it to my daughter who collects snowmen. She would love it.

  176. Nicole,
    I’m always admiring the beautiful quilts you show and this one is no exception. Should I be the lucky winner of your quilt I would give it to my daughter who collects snowmen. She would love it.

  177. What a beautiful quilt !!! It would be wonderful to finish such a beauty !!! I LOVE Snowmen and believe it can be used for far more than just Christmas. Here in Illinois we keep our snowmen out until at least March.

  178. What a beautiful quilt !!! It would be wonderful to finish such a beauty !!! I LOVE Snowmen and believe it can be used for far more than just Christmas. Here in Illinois we keep our snowmen out until at least March.

  179. I dont know the name of the book or the pattern but I am being greedy and hopeing for another win it would be nice sorry girls HE HE HE I am naughty Santa wont come to me?
    Hugs Mary.

  180. I dont know the name of the book or the pattern but I am being greedy and hopeing for another win it would be nice sorry girls HE HE HE I am naughty Santa wont come to me?
    Hugs Mary.

  181. Nicole,
    What a fun snowman quilt that you have created .The fabrics in the other quilt are lovely too. What a nice giveaway.
    I have loved reading your series about the Christmas quilts. I have a double wedding ring Christmas quilt and a poinsettia quilt that I have made in the past. It is time I made a new Christmas quilt.
    Warmest regards,
    Anna

  182. Nicole,
    What a fun snowman quilt that you have created .The fabrics in the other quilt are lovely too. What a nice giveaway.
    I have loved reading your series about the Christmas quilts. I have a double wedding ring Christmas quilt and a poinsettia quilt that I have made in the past. It is time I made a new Christmas quilt.
    Warmest regards,
    Anna

  183. My, my, my unfinished quilts aren’t even that far along, but I did finish one I started last year. It’s beautiful! It is from the Adoration book, and is the “How Far to Bethlehem” quilt. It turned out much bigger than I realized, so don’t know where it’s going. I have several grandchildren who would love this quilt. Thanks for sharing. Jane McKay

  184. My, my, my unfinished quilts aren’t even that far along, but I did finish one I started last year. It’s beautiful! It is from the Adoration book, and is the “How Far to Bethlehem” quilt. It turned out much bigger than I realized, so don’t know where it’s going. I have several grandchildren who would love this quilt. Thanks for sharing. Jane McKay

  187. Thanks for all the inspiration Nicole.
    Seeing all of your xmas quilts I realized that 2010 will be my year. My goal will be to make quilts for me and sprinkle them around this house.
    I would love the unfinished quilt top. Pick me !
    🙂

  188. Thanks for all the inspiration Nicole.
    Seeing all of your xmas quilts I realized that 2010 will be my year. My goal will be to make quilts for me and sprinkle them around this house.
    I would love the unfinished quilt top. Pick me !
    🙂

  191. I have been enjoying your Christmas quilts and the wonderful stories that go with them. I only have one Christmas quilt, and it is a rag quilt. All the rest I’ve made I have given away. Would love to be the winner.

  192. I have been enjoying your Christmas quilts and the wonderful stories that go with them. I only have one Christmas quilt, and it is a rag quilt. All the rest I’ve made I have given away. Would love to be the winner.

  193. Aren’t bloggers awesome?!?!? If you don’t know it, one or several of them will!! How great! I hope that you can make the progress and finish the top now! 🙂

  194. Aren’t bloggers awesome?!?!? If you don’t know it, one or several of them will!! How great! I hope that you can make the progress and finish the top now! 🙂

  195. Thanks for the chance to win something so special! My son was born during the time this fabric came out….I “losed” because I “snoozed” – and always regretted it! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

  196. Thanks for the chance to win something so special! My son was born during the time this fabric came out….I “losed” because I “snoozed” – and always regretted it! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

  197. I would love to win your UFO. I did find my copy of 2002 Fons and Porter…I have a sticker on that page so I must have had plans for that pattern. Needless to say, I haven’t done anything with it! If you want to email me, I will share the pattern for the quilt recently shown on QuiltHollow site.
    Gloria Yates

  198. I would love to win your UFO. I did find my copy of 2002 Fons and Porter…I have a sticker on that page so I must have had plans for that pattern. Needless to say, I haven’t done anything with it! If you want to email me, I will share the pattern for the quilt recently shown on QuiltHollow site.
    Gloria Yates

  201. I would be happy to finish your projct; the snowmen are so cute!
    Great idea for a giveaway by the way. Our guild will have a UFO-day in January where members can bring their UFOs to get help to move on with it or pass it on to someone who wants to finish it. I have been finishing UFOs this fall and am craving some more…

  202. I would be happy to finish your projct; the snowmen are so cute!
    Great idea for a giveaway by the way. Our guild will have a UFO-day in January where members can bring their UFOs to get help to move on with it or pass it on to someone who wants to finish it. I have been finishing UFOs this fall and am craving some more…

  203. Add me to the list of people willing to help you out! What a darling quilt it will be. I love snowmen, in fact my family thinks I obsessed with them. I think not! I have enjoyed seeing all of your Christmas quilts. Thanks for sharing! Jana

  204. Add me to the list of people willing to help you out! What a darling quilt it will be. I love snowmen, in fact my family thinks I obsessed with them. I think not! I have enjoyed seeing all of your Christmas quilts. Thanks for sharing! Jana

  205. Your blog is so much fun to read. I love the snowman quilt. I saw some fabric today (clearance section) that was Valentine themed. I may go back and buy a panel of it so that I can make a quilt like this for Valentine’s day. But I’d love this snowman one too!

  206. Your blog is so much fun to read. I love the snowman quilt. I saw some fabric today (clearance section) that was Valentine themed. I may go back and buy a panel of it so that I can make a quilt like this for Valentine’s day. But I’d love this snowman one too!

  207. I would love that beautiful unfinished quilt. You have the best blog, can’t wait for your updates.

  208. I would love that beautiful unfinished quilt. You have the best blog, can’t wait for your updates.

  209. OK I just stumbled upon your blog from the Simplify blog and wow! You’ve got a lot of amazing quilts on here! I love your baskets quilt and your return to sender quilt. Great job. They’re just gorgeous! Oh, and am I too late to be entered into the giveaway? 🙂

  210. OK I just stumbled upon your blog from the Simplify blog and wow! You’ve got a lot of amazing quilts on here! I love your baskets quilt and your return to sender quilt. Great job. They’re just gorgeous! Oh, and am I too late to be entered into the giveaway? 🙂

  211. I love snowmen! I moved to Southern California a year ago and don’t get to see real snowmen any more. 🙁 Your snowman quilt would have a good home here!

  212. I love snowmen! I moved to Southern California a year ago and don’t get to see real snowmen any more. 🙁 Your snowman quilt would have a good home here!

  213. This is an adorable quilt!!! I would love to win!
    The internet is an amazing place! If you can’t find the information yourself, there is always someone that is more than willing to help.
    I didn’t get to read your post until you had all the answers to your questions about the fabric and pattern! Amazing group of women out there!!
    Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
    SheilaC

  214. This is an adorable quilt!!! I would love to win!
    The internet is an amazing place! If you can’t find the information yourself, there is always someone that is more than willing to help.
    I didn’t get to read your post until you had all the answers to your questions about the fabric and pattern! Amazing group of women out there!!
    Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
    SheilaC

  217. Happy Holidays! The only Christmas quilt I’ve made I’m giving to my mom this Christmas. I would love to have one of my own…someday.

  218. Happy Holidays! The only Christmas quilt I’ve made I’m giving to my mom this Christmas. I would love to have one of my own…someday.

  219. That snowman quilt is gorgeous! Would love to win this unfinished quilt top. The green fabric in the project box is lovely. Thanks for the giveaway.

  220. That snowman quilt is gorgeous! Would love to win this unfinished quilt top. The green fabric in the project box is lovely. Thanks for the giveaway.

  223. I love the fabric, so yes, I’d love to have this quilt. Have enjoyed seeing all your Christmas quilts and now I’m inspired to do a few of my own.

  224. I love the fabric, so yes, I’d love to have this quilt. Have enjoyed seeing all your Christmas quilts and now I’m inspired to do a few of my own.

  229. Oh Nicole…I’d love to win this quilt. I have never made myself one. There’s always one more Christmas present to finish…. It is adorable! I may even be able to get it finished by next Christmas.

  230. Oh Nicole…I’d love to win this quilt. I have never made myself one. There’s always one more Christmas present to finish…. It is adorable! I may even be able to get it finished by next Christmas.

  231. I love the cheerfulness of this quilt. I don’t have a Christmas quilt and this would be perfect! Thanks for a chance to win.

  232. I love the cheerfulness of this quilt. I don’t have a Christmas quilt and this would be perfect! Thanks for a chance to win.

  235. This is an adorable quilt. The colors are bright and cheery. I’d love to give it a nice home 🙂

  236. This is an adorable quilt. The colors are bright and cheery. I’d love to give it a nice home 🙂

  237. OMG, your Christmas quilts are beautiful. I am a new quilter, five years and have some real catching up to do with your work. Beautiful…I would love to give your snowmen a place in my house. They would be very comfortable here and you could have visitation…lol. Thanx…and Merry Christmas.

  238. OMG, your Christmas quilts are beautiful. I am a new quilter, five years and have some real catching up to do with your work. Beautiful…I would love to give your snowmen a place in my house. They would be very comfortable here and you could have visitation…lol. Thanx…and Merry Christmas.

  239. Oh, the left over fabric is the best. I need to find a place to get scraps of Christmas fabric. I am making my first string quilt, not realizing how MANY scraps you really do need. AAAHHH, the strings or the snowmen, the strings or the snowmen, oh anyway, I guess the strings would look better at my house with their other strings…lol. Merry Christmas, Lori

  240. Oh, the left over fabric is the best. I need to find a place to get scraps of Christmas fabric. I am making my first string quilt, not realizing how MANY scraps you really do need. AAAHHH, the strings or the snowmen, the strings or the snowmen, oh anyway, I guess the strings would look better at my house with their other strings…lol. Merry Christmas, Lori