Monthly Archives: August 2018

Free Pattern – Season of Peace

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Luana

In the still of a winter forest, the wildlife gathers to share in a peaceful feast, in this gorgeous illustration by artist Jody Bergsma. This 45″ x 56″ quilt design shimmers with the beauty of the North Woods snowfall, featuring the … Continue reading →

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Festival of Quilts

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Luana

I always say that travel is the best judge of character, because something always happens, and how one deals with it says a lot about one’s character. Well, this last week was one of those travel experiences for Sophie and … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Island Sanctuary

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Luana

This week’s Exclusive Free Quilt Pattern combines tropical floral prints from Kaufman and Timeless Treasures. Detailed, brilliant orchids, hibiscus, birds of paradise and more are set on island jewel-tones of jade, pacific blue and iris purple. Digitally printed floral frames are surrounded … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Needle and Thread – What to Wear?

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Luana

This week I am writing to you from London, where Sophie and I are visiting an old family friend before going to the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK. It is Sophie’s first visit to England, so we are squeezing … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Winter’s Grandeur

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Luana

This week’s Free Quilt Pattern is a merry combination of the Winter’s Grandeur and Holiday Flourish collections, with a delightfully decorated Christmas tree surrounded by crystalline holiday ornaments and coordinating shimmering stars and swirls. Start with a large central Christmas tree panel, then … Continue reading →

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Flying Across the Pond Tonight

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Luana

It’s time for the biggest quilt festival in Europe – the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK! When you read this newsletter I’ll be halfway across the Atlantic on my way to England. eQuilter is a major sponsor of this … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Southwestern Soul

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Luana

The colors and ambiance of the Southwest Desert are calling to you from this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern, with artwork by one of our favorite artists … Dan Morris. A smiling Sun radiates from the central panel, with dancing Kokopelli … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Echoes of Footsteps…

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Luana

One of my favorite activities when I travel, is to photograph design motifs that might translate into textile or quilt motifs. Here is one of those photos from my visit to the palace in Stockholm: an inlaid floor with an … Continue reading →

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