Monthly Archives: January 2024

Meow-Fest!

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Luana

It used to be that the QuiltCon magazine was not available until the show opened in late February. In case you are not familiar with QuiltCon – it is the annual conference and showcase for the Modern Quilt Guild. This … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – On The Beach

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Luana

Enjoy this peaceful view of Seashells on the sand, the ebb and flow of waves, with the horizon and sky beyond…..in today’s exclusive Free Quilt Pattern. To make this 50″ x 64″ quilt design, you will start with the 24″ … Continue reading →

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It’s All Relative

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Luana

My condolences to the James family on the loss of their patriarch Bob James, who founded the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln Nebraska along with his wife Ardis. Our paths crossed more than once as sponsors of Quilt National, and … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Earth Song

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Luana

Enter the Magical Treasure Box of Laurel Burch’s Jungle, in this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern. Jewel tones and Gold Metallic are set against a velvety Solid Kona Black to create a dramatic effect. To make this 52″ x … Continue reading →

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From Palm Springs to Paradise

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Luana

Friday night I was delighted to attend the opening reception of the Biennial Men’s Exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum (RMQM) in Golden. I had to go back on Monday to photograph the show, because the party was so … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – We’ll Always Have Paris

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Luana

Over the years we’ve carried several collections that feature Paris and the Eiffel Tower.This is one of our favorites… capturing that Joie de Vivre and special romantic ambiance that one can only experience in the iconic City of Light. The … Continue reading →

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Out and About

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Luana

With our sub-zero storm in the rearview mirror, I got out for a couple fun activities in the last 24 hours. Friday night was the opening reception of the Men’s Quilt exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden. … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Turtle March

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Luana

It’s the March of the Baby Turtles! This exciting quilt captures that breathtaking moment when the hatchlings emerge from their shells, dig up through the sand, and race to the water’s edge to start their aquatic life. To make this … Continue reading →

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Dreaming in the Garden

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Luana

Wow, that was quite a cold snap! This morning was -19 F and the weatherman says it will be a balmy 45 F tomorrow. We hope the storm has passed you by, without any frozen pipes or slips on the … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Pasture Buddies

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Luana

Tonight’s exclusive Free Quilt Pattern is for all you Horse Lovers out there! This refreshing outdoor scene with beautiful Paint and Bay horses in a lush pasture, reminds us of Colorado horse country, but could be just about anywhere. Long … Continue reading →

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