Monthly Archives: March 2021

Free eQuilter Pattern – How Sweet the Sound

For many of us, the lyrics and melody of “Amazing Grace” are part of the fabric of our lives…marking times of love, loss, hope and healing. It was the bedtime lullaby that we sang to all 3 of our children, … Continue reading

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The Seeds She Planted

Today March 10th is my mother’s birthday, and eQuilter’s 22nd Anniversary. For me, our company birthday will always be connected to my mother’s birthday. As I go through old family photos, I see so many things that reach across the … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Aurora Wolves

One of our most popular design motifs is *Wolves* – representing the wild free spirit of the Northwoods. This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern features our digital-printed Wolf panel, with a pack running through fresh powder snow under the … Continue reading

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Anniversaries, Africa, and Festival Update

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 51 In the coming week we have 2 anniversaries to observe: * 1 year since the start of the pandemic here in Colorado. * 22 years since Paul and I started our … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Peacock Promenade

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern is a dreamy interpretation of the elegant Peacock, with graceful flourishes and rich gold metallic accents. To make this 65″ x 65″ quilt design, you will use a central Peacock panel, and 2 … Continue reading

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The Healing Power of Stitch

This week I’d like to introduce you to a remarkable organization called the Common Threads Project. It is an international group that exists to help those who have suffered the trauma of sexual and gender-based violence, so they can heal … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Australian Journey

International travel is still limited, but you can travel Down Under withthis week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern…featuring Australian wildlife set in blocks on point, with stone-textured frames. To make this 57″ x 74″ patchwork quilt design, you will start … Continue reading

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It’s All Relative

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 50 As we approach the one year mark of the start of this pandemic and shutdown, we are also starting to make real progress towards a ‘new normal’ for the coming months. … Continue reading

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