Author Archives: Luana

Free Pattern – Sunshine Fairy Flyer

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Luana

Enter a magical garden where fairies fly free in this week’s Exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern. The delicately detailed central panel captures a magnificent garden fairy surveying her floral realm. Hoffman Hand Dyes and a gorgeous white tonal print create the … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Royal Wedding

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Luana

I assume by now you know that Prince Harry is marrying Meghan Markle this Saturday. I’ll be in Portland Oregon at Quilt Market, but maybe I’ll set my alarm to see what she is wearing. It is a great excuse … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Reverie Garden

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Luana

Blue and Yellow is a classic color combination, but this week’s Free Quilt Pattern gives it a new twist! Imagine this Blue and Yellow Flower Garden at Midnight lit by a Full Moon’s shimmering light. These glowing colors (including Green … Continue reading →

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Happy Mothers Day!

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Luana

To all of our mothers and grandmothers out there, we wish you a wonderful day with your family. We celebrated Mothers Day a little early with one of our staff who is expecting in the next couple weeks: we had … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Mother’s Day Fairies

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Luana

Happy Mothers Day from eQuilter! This weekend we are celebrating our wonderful mothers and grandmothers, and this exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern expresses that special love between a child and mother…in this case, a Fairy mother and child. A delightful … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Down On the Farm…Up at The Dairy Barn

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Luana

Last month I went to the opening reception of the Modern Quilts/SAQA double exhibit which is at the Dairy Barn Arts Center. (through June 17!) It was a very interesting experience because I saw most of these same quilts at … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Under the Sea

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Luana

Escape to a tropical underwater fantasy in this week’s Free Quilt Pattern, featuring Dolphins, Sea Turtles, Coral Reef Fish…with an island waterfall and brilliant sunset in the distance. This 62″ x 74″ quilt will transport you to Hawaii, the Caribbean, … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Sunset Stallion

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Luana

Capture the spirit of a wild horse in this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern. This gorgeous digital panel celebrates the freedom of the mustang on a stunning landscape background, with a dramatic sunrise back-lighting the horse. This 66″ x … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Artist’s Way

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Luana

I am sure by now most of you are familiar with the book “The Artists Way” and the concept of a regular Artists Date for oneself. I have been doing this since I was a design student, and thought it … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Botanical Blooms

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Luana

‘Tis the season to celebrate the opulence of Nature, as trees and flowers are bursting into bloom in a rainbow of colors – and this week’s Free Quilt Pattern will place you right in the center of a fantastic floral … Continue reading →

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