Monthly Archives: July 2018

Goodbye Beautiful Sweden

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Luana

Originally published in newsletter 7-11-18: I am writing to you from an airport hotel in Stockholm, and early tomorrow Sophie and I will start our journey home. The haunting melodies and foot-tapping harmonies of Swedish fiddlers will be with us … Continue reading →

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Red, Yellow and Blue

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Luana

Originally published in newsletter 7-7-18 Tonight I am writing to you from Orsa, about 4 hours northwest of Stockholm, with a midsummer twilight sky reflected on a forest-rimmed lake. Unlike the smoke-filled skies at home in Colorado, the air here … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Wildwood Way Star Gazer

Posted on July 10, 2018 by equilter

This week’s Free eQuilter Pattern features fantastic flower garlands from RJR’s popular Wildwood Way collection. These wonderful digital prints include floral impressions and misty landscapes, combined into a woodsy star of delight, in both delicate hues and rich jewel tones. … Continue reading →

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Midsummer in Sweden

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Luana

Happy Independence Day from the Forest Country of Sweden, where we are celebrating the long Midsummer with the locals. Sophie was invited to attend a Swedish Fiddle Workshop Tour, which includes several Folk Music Festivals in the countryside. If you … Continue reading →

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Hello from the Land of the Midnight Sun!

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Luana

Newsletter originally published 6-30-2018 Tonight I am writing to you from Hudiksvall, about 3 hours north of Stockholm on the Baltic Sea in Sweden. It is 11 pm and the lavender sky is reflected in the inlet of the Baltic … Continue reading →

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Solids and the Jewelbox Quilt

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Luana

Newsletter originally published 6-27-2018 Here is another amazing quilt from Quilt Canada last month – this is the first prize winner of the Traditional Quilt category. It is called ‘Islamic Art’ by Faiza Elmayergi, and it is an intricate and … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Beach Pet Selfies

Posted on July 2, 2018 by equilter

Favorite Pet Selfies are on now the beach! You just can’t help but smile when you look at this adorable quilt with illustrator Howard Robinson’s ‘Beach Pet Selfies’ collection. This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern features dogs and kitties in … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Patterns – Heavenly Cats

Posted on July 2, 2018 by equilter

Attention Fellow Cat-Lovers….. This one’s for you! As you may know, Dan Morris is one of our favorite artists, and this gorgeous Cat-themed fabric collection has been one of our top sellers. We’ve designed our own exclusive Free Quilt Pattern … Continue reading →

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