Monthly Archives: January 2021

What Does the Future Hold for Quilt Events?

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 46 During the week I spend a lot of time communicating and sharing ideas/updates with friends in the industry. I think we all know that when we get to the other side … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Stars and Stripes Soaring Eagles

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Luana

The winds of change are blowing across our land, and the Eagles are gliding on those updrafts with a new perspective on what it means to be an American. Our democracy continues to redefine the concept of patriotism and this … Continue reading →

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Compelled to Create

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Luana

As a kid, I was compelled to create. I was the shy kid in the back of the class, making detailed drawings on the back of my assignment papers. I had to draw, all the time. It was a compulsion. … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Kaleidoscope Duets

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Luana

It is always a celebration when we have one of Paula Nadelstern’s Kaleidoscope quilt designs available, and this week’s exclusive Free Quilt Pattern is an explosion of Paula’s special kind of colorful fireworks! To make this opulent 82″ x 82″ … Continue reading →

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Looking to the Future

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 45 There has been a lot of chatter and speculation about future quilt exhibits and quilt festivals, so I’ve spent the last week or two reaching out to organizers and trying to … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Votes for Women

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Luana

Over the last year we’ve been celebrating the Centennial of the 19th Amendment, learning about the struggle over several decades, by the Suffragists who fought to secure the vote for women. Most women today recognize how precious it is to … Continue reading →

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We the People

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Luana

Today, on our Inauguration Day, I am sharing with you a quilt that I made for the “Inspired by Washington DC” quilt project, curated by Donna DeSoto. (She also curated the Endangered Species project, which included my “Polar Bear, Eclipsed”) … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Venetian Tiles

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Luana

The “Venice” collection is one of the biggest blowout designer groups we’ve ever had, and since we just got another precious shipment, we are offering this Free Quilt Pattern using these deliciously juicy digital prints in eye-popping saturated colors. To … Continue reading →

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Art as Confession

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 44 Today I’ve spent time at the online Poetic Justice conference, which was about using the Arts for Peace and Healing, organized by ‘The Listening’. I’ve also been at Craft Napa with … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Butterfly Bouquet

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Luana

From caterpillars to chrysalis….Butterflies represent Rebirth, Renewal and Hope for the future. For this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern we offer this beautiful uplifting design with colorful flowers and exquisitely detailed butterflies. If you start sewing now, this will … Continue reading →

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