Monthly Archives: February 2016

Quilters and Charity

I am writing to you this weekend from Mexico City, at the Patchwork Expo organized by Quilters de Mexico. Many thanks to my quilty-sister Pam Holland for introducing me to this wonderful group of enthusiastic quilters! As you know, I … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Midnight Garden Gate

In this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern, you are invited to come to the Garden Gate at Midnight, with beds of deep blue and violet blossoms, gleaming in the moonlight behind a wrought-iron fence. Large scale Hydrangeas, Peonies and Poppies, … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Traffic & Sewing Bees

Having just returned from QuiltCon in Pasadena, I am anxious to show you what the Modern Quilters are up to these days! Here are 2 of my favorite quilts that were in the exhibit: (Along with a few Modern fabrics … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Celestial Sol

We were absolutely gobsmacked by this gorgeous 56″ x 56″ Free Quilt design, so we just had to pass it on to you fabric collectors. This collection arrived last week and it is selling like blueberry hotcakes! Over the years … Continue reading

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QuiltCon

This evening I’ve just returned home from QuiltCon in Pasadena, and once again it was so interesting to see how the Modern Quilt Guilds around the world, and the Modern quilters individually, have continued to grow in terms of their … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Radiant Roses

Capture the magic of summer sunshine with this dazzling 55″ x 74″ Radiant Roses quilt. The Free Pattern features large, lush and fiery roses, surrounded by scarlet rose petals and a brilliant striped border print – an eQuilter Exclusive! …featuring … Continue reading

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Yvonne Porcella – A Remembrance

The Quilting World lost one of its luminaries and founding mothers earlier this week – Yvonne Porcella was making art from her hospital bed in the last days of her life – an artist to the end and still excited … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Curious Cows

Full of curiosity, the cows in this 49″ x 63″ barnyard quilt are making friends with all the other animals! Squirrels, swans, chicks, cats and dogs all want to join the fun. So don’t be shy! Gather up these light-hearted … Continue reading

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Cuba and Churchill, Frida and Diego

The deadline for our Cuban Arts Tour is about to snap shut, so if you want to join us please sign up online NOW! … we still have a few open seats. Be sure to include your contact info if … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Aussie Mates

Your favorite little person will be hopping with happiness over this adorable 42″ x 58″ Down Under quilt, with a Koala, Kangaroos, Emu, Pelican, Parrot, Possum, and more smiling Australian critters. Colorful Tree Frogs alternate with animal names in the … Continue reading

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