Monthly Archives: April 2023

Free Quilt Pattern – Alaskan Quilters

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Luana

Today we bring you the charming Arctic artwork of Barbara Lavallee, inthis whimsical Free Quilt Pattern. She is the beloved illustrator of “Mama, Do You Love Me? – a children’s book which sold over one million copies. Perhaps you read … Continue reading →

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Party Time in Amsterdam

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Luana

I am writing this Saturday night before I pack and go to sleep – I am flying home from the Netherlands early Sunday morning. After attending the quilt festival in Nantes France ( and a few more days up the … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Vintage Butterfly Collage

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Luana

This week’s Free Quilt Pattern features a vintage butterfly collage with flowers, scrollwork and cursive writing. The scrapbook styled artwork portrays delicate butterflies and garden blossoms in a teal, sapphire and lavender color story. To make this 58″ x 66″ … Continue reading →

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April in the Loire Valley

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Luana

After a wonderful reunion with European quilter friends at the Pour l’Amour du Fils quilt festival, I’ve taken a few days to travel up the Loire Valley from Nantes. Today I visited the beautiful formal gardens of the Villandry castle, … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Halloween Kitty

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Luana

We love black kitties and we celebrate them in this week’s Free Quilt Pattern, with a sweet kitty in the pumpkin patch in front of a Full Moon, dressed in an adorable Halloween hat & bow. To make this 62″ … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Fairy-Tale Forest

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Luana

Delicate fairies nurture their countryside forest garden, surrounding their fairy-tale castle … in this enchanting Free Quilt Pattern. The cheerful and brightly hued central panel makes this 57″ x 65″ quilt design a charming project for that special someone who … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Luana

As we approach the $2 million mark for total raised by eQuilter.com for non-profits, today is a good time to let you know how eQuilter has been working to be a force for good on Planet Earth. There are many … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Turtle Odyssey

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Luana

Today’s Free eQuilter pattern features the underwater world of the Sea Turtle. Sea turtles symbolize good luck and longevity, and are often thought of as guardian spirits. This pattern features Quilting Treasures’ beautifully illustrated Sea Turtle fabric.To make the 56″ … Continue reading →

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Ten Inch Square Pre-Cuts: Prints & Blenders SALE

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Luana

Don’t miss out on this One Day Only sale of Ten Inch Square Pre-Cuts in our Prints & Color Palette categories. This sale ends at 12:59 PM Mountain Daylight Time on Thursday, April 20th. Sharing your love of fabric…and color….Luana … Continue reading →

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Singing in the Streets

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Luana

I am writing to you tonight from Nantes in France, after a long day of travel.Tomorrow morning I am going to take the tram across town early in the morning, to help jury the contest and photograph the exhibits at … Continue reading →