Monthly Archives: May 2023

Celebrating Beauty

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Luana

This last weekend I was in Ohio at the opening reception for Quilt National at the Dairy Barn Arts Center. It was so wonderful to see so many artists/friends after the pandemic years. We recorded my talk on Art and … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Call of the Wild Winter Wolf

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Luana

Savvy quilters know that Summer is the time to get started on holiday gifts, andour exclusive eQuilter Wolf Patterns are one of our most popular project categories for gifting. Wolves live in tight family units – the wolf pack represents … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Winged Glory

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Luana

Nothing beats the thrill of seeing a Bald Eagle in the wild, a symbol of freedom as the American National Bird. The American Bald Eagle is an Endangered Species comeback story, and to many of us it also represents not … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day at Quilt National

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Luana

Hello from Athens Ohio, where Quilt National has just opened up at the Dairy Arts Center. This prestigious and very competitive art quilt exhibit never fails to impress and delight. I can see all the pent-up creativity from the pandemic, … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Bijoux Kitty

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Luana

This luminous tabby cat is the center of attention for this week’s exclusive Free Quilt Pattern, in glowing gemstone hues of turquoise, amethyst and sapphire…..with jewel-like accents of rich gold metallic. To make this 48″ x 66″ quilt design, you … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Golden Pals

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Luana

If you’ve been lucky enough to know a Golden in your lifetime…you know. This exclusive Free Quilt Pattern is for all of our fellow Golden-Lovers whose hearts have been captured by this loyal, loving, goofy breed of dogs. They are … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Color

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Luana

We are excited to announce the winners of the “Celebration of Color” contest and exhibit, which you can see at the Long Beach Quilt Festival July 6-8. and again at the Houston Quilt Festival in late October. eQuilter is once … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Morning Light

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Luana

Capture that sublime moment when the first rays of light begin to filter through the forest,in this week’s exclusive Free Quilt Pattern. This delicate artwork uses alcohol ink and has a distinctive atmospheric vibe, and soothing cool colors. To make … Continue reading →

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Dutch Inspirations

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Luana

This week I bring you more inspirations from my recent trip. The first part of my trip was to the quilt festival in Nantes France, which had a theme of The Netherlands. There were Dutch quilts, Dutch quilters, and a … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Out of This World

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Luana

Whirling balls of gas and matter sizzle with movement and color, in this week’s exclusive Free Quilt Pattern from eQuilter. Astronomers and Sci-Fi fans will get a kick out of this eye-popping quilt, with bright hues set off by the … Continue reading →