Monthly Archives: July 2025

Free Quilt Pattern – Father Christmas & Friends

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Luana

Tonight’s Free eQuilter pattern features our beloved Father Christmas panel, now back in stock, depicting Santa cuddling his wild animal friends. To make this 52″ x 67″ Free Quilt Pattern, you will start with the 29″ x 44″ digital printed … Continue reading →

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Birmingham

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Luana

Good morning –  I am writing to you from Birmingham in the UK, where the Festival of Quilts is opening tomorrow. I woke up very early and for some reason checked the BBC and saw the surreal news of the … Continue reading →

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Woodland Baby Animals

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Luana

Tonight’s Free Quilt Pattern features an adorable assortment of woodland baby animals across a wild and whimsical background. To make this 61″ x 69″ quilt design, you will start with the 31″ x 44″ digital printed central panel. Then piece … Continue reading →

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Ricky Tims in Golden

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Luana

Friday night I went to the opening reception for Sue Sherman and Ricky Tims at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden Colorado. Ricky has a massive exhibit in the main part of the gallery, and all of the pieces … Continue reading →

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Golden Retriever’s Garden

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Luana

Our Magical Golden Retriever’s Garden panel is the feature of this week’s Free Quilt Pattern. This captivating portrait captures the intelligence, loyalty & happiness of the Golden’s gaze, emerging from a wild, magic garden. To make this 54″ x 57″ … Continue reading →

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Free Flight

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Luana

Last Friday I made a very quick trip to Durango for the opening of the SAQA “Balance” exhibit, and this lovely quilt was hanging next to mine. I met the artist Nancy Baldwin Woods, and she told me about her … Continue reading →

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Father Christmas Journey

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Luana

Tonight’s Free eQuilter pattern features a wise Saint Nicholas gazing out over the horizon, accompanied by his wild animal friends. To make this week’s 64″ x 64″ Free Quilt Pattern, you will start with the 43″ x 44″ digital printed … Continue reading →

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Fine Textile Art

Posted on July 19, 2025 by Luana

It has been a busy and inspiring week here in Colorado. On Wednesday I visited the new studio for Quilting Arts TV. We have been a sponsor (and sometimes guest) since 2008, supporting the growth of the art quilting movement. … Continue reading →

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Giraffes in Love

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Luana

Our exclusive ‘Giraffes in Love’ fabric features a romantic pair of giraffes nuzzling in the rainforest foliage. Plus we offer a Free exclusive 57″ x 71″ quilt design! Start with our Giraffes in Love panel, border with our natural hardwood … Continue reading →

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Full Circle in Durango

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Luana

10 years ago the Gold King Mine spill released approximately three million gallons of toxic wastewater into the Animas River, turning the water yellow-orange and affecting Durango and other communities downstream. The incident highlighted the dangers of abandoned mines, and … Continue reading →

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