Monthly Archives: February 2018

Creative Nudge – Women’s Words at QuiltCon

As I returned home from the Modern Quilt Guild’s QuiltCon in Pasadena, I tried to focus on the trends that are emerging in the Modern Quilt movement. The one that really stands out is that quilters are using their work … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Tiger Eyes

TIGER, tiger, burning bright In the forests of the night, What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry?…William Blake This week’s dramatic Free Quilt Pattern features Liz Dillon’s artwork, in this 58″ x 65″ larger-than-life portrait. The Tiger’s … Continue reading

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Free Spirit Announcement!

JAFTEX CORPORATION ANNOUNCES INTENT TO PURCHASE FREESPIRIT FABRICS (Charlotte, NC)  Today, the Jaftex Corporation, a fourth generation, family-owned textile company, announced its intent to acquire FreeSpirit Fabrics.  The acquisition would expand on Jaftex’s portfolio that currently includes Henry Glass Fabrics, … Continue reading

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Notes from QuiltCon & Registration Reminders

In the world of trendwatching, it is important to note the existence of something called “An Idea Whose Time Has Come”. Several years ago when Midcentury Modern Design was sweeping the Home Dec and Fashion industries, the Modern Quilt Guild … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Wild Horse Stars

This week’s exclusive Free Quilt Pattern features three of our best selling, dazzling horse themed panels, all digitally printed in exquisite detail. Spirited horses run wild through the sand, sea and meadow, while mothers and foals prance together across the … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Sunrise… Sunset…Ombre Love

Tomorrow morning I’ll be off to the airport and if I’m lucky it will break into double digits as I pull out of the driveway. (As I write this, it is -1 degree) ….Anticipating we’ll have milder weather in Pasadena … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Where the Wise Things Are

This week’s Free Quilt Pattern features the artwork of one of our favorite designers – with Dan Morris’ expressive Owls and rustic coordinates. Start with a panel of Owl vignettes, cut them up and piece into a 66″ x 88″ … Continue reading

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New Voices Will Emerge

Gung Hei Fat Choi! Happy Chinese New Year of the Dog! In addition to Valentine’s and Mardi Gras / Carnivale this week, we learned that Westminster / Free Spirit is closing its doors forever. In case you didn’t read our … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Woodland Fairies

We’re imagining a Midsummer Night’s Dream in this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern. These 2 stunning digital printed panels (exclusive to eQuilter) features 4 dreamy fairy portraits, which we’ve set into a border with Northcott Stonehenge textures, and a … Continue reading

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Good-Bye to an Iconic Brand

Feb 16 – Chinese New Year of the Dog Feb 14 – Valentines Day & Ash Weds Feb 13 – Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday / Carnivale Feb 12 – Westminster / Free Spirit Announced Closing Yes it is true. … Continue reading

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