Monthly Archives: August 2023

Free Quilt Pattern – Meow

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Luana

Hmm, which kitty shall I choose today?The Orange Tiger, the Calico, the Gray Stripe, the Bengal or the mysterious Black Cat? To make this 52″ x 57″ quilt design, you will start with the 36″ x 44″ Block Panel with … Continue reading →

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Random Acts of Kindness & Senseless Beauty

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Luana

Our hearts go out to the community of Lahaina on Maui, where a wind-driven wildfire has taken dozens of lives and over 1000 homes. This is similar to what happened here in Boulder on December 30, 2021, when we lost … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Night Owls

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Luana

This one is for all you fellow Night Owls who stay up late shopping and sewing in your jammies. You know who you are! To make this 62″ x 62″ quilt design, you will star by cutting up the 24″ … Continue reading →

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BC / AC / PP?

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Luana

I’ve been home for 24 hours and I am still going through my photos from the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK. I have to be careful before sharing photos, because there were many quilts made with someone else’s pattern, … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Jazz Fusion

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Luana

Music is a universal language that reaches across all borders. This Free Quilt Pattern features the jazz themed artwork of Chong-A Hwang, with beautiful layers of texture and color that add to the dimension and romance of this harmonious visual … Continue reading →

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Always Be Yourself

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from Birmingham in the UK, where I’ve been attending and photographing the Festival of Quilts. It is the 20th anniversary for this event, so there is a festive air here. The retrospective exhibit is … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Northern Peaks

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Luana

Today’s special Free Quilt Pattern features grizzly bears gathering amongst the tall pines and mountain peaks in a stunning Northwoods landscape, with Melanie’s distinctive alcohol ink painting technique. To make this 53″ x 66″ scenic quilt, you will start with … Continue reading →

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Flowers, Fruit & Pollinators

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Luana

Wednesday night I am flying to Birmingham England, for the Festival of Quilts. They are celebrating their 20th anniversary and I am excited to photograph the quilt exhibit this year. This has been the biggest show for Europe for many … Continue reading →

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