Category Archives: Animals

Free eQuilter Pattern – Mama Bear and Cub

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Luana

In honor of Fat Bear Week we are continuing the Bear theme intonight’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern, capturing an intimate moment between a Mama Bear and her Cub. Sunlight filters through the forest, to illuminate this precious scene from … Continue reading →

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Where the Wild Things Are

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Luana

You may have seen “Fat Bear Week” in the news this week. It is a lighthearted contest to vote on the most blubbery brown bear in Alaska here at the end of the salmon fishing season. If you read about … Continue reading →

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Postcard from Katmai

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Luana

I am writing to you from Anchorage Alaska tonight, before I head to the airport to catch a midnight Red-Eye flight back to Colorado. My week here in Alaska has been a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience, but to Alaska residents it … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Fancy Felines

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Luana

When you go to a party, are you the person who always talks to the resident cat?You don’t have to be a Crazy Cat Lady to appreciate Dan’s masterpiece cat collection: One can always tell a true Cat Lover because … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Adorable Puppies

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Luana

Happy National Dog Day! There is nothing like a puppy (except maybe a kitten) to bring a smile to our faces, so we are sharing this bundle of joy and canine cuteness with you today. This is our weekly eQuilter … Continue reading →

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What Makes You Happy?

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Luana

I feel the approaching turn of the seasons this week, as our students are going back to school. Several of our employees have kids going back to school today, and they are worrying about the same things we worried about … Continue reading →

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Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Luana

My mother-in-law used to always say – Life is what happens while you are busy making plans. But my mom always taught me to Look on the Bright Side. So I have tried to teach my kids to aim somewhere … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Fantastic Forest

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Luana

Tonight we are leading you into the jungle to experience the colorful amphibians, reptiles and insects who dwell in the Rainforest. We are anticipating the release of Disney ‘s ‘Jungle Cruise’ film, a continuation of the campy boat ride in … Continue reading →

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Rustling in the Bushes at Midnight

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Luana

If you’ve been reading our newsletters for awhile, perhaps you’ve found your way to my photo pages and our video pages. Over the years I’ve photographed a lot of quilt shows, and interviewed a lot of quilters! One of the … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Giraffe Family

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Luana

Whether you’ve seen Giraffes in the wilds of Africa, or in a zoo enclosure, you know that they are the Gentle Giants of the herbivore world. This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern features a detailed portrait of a Giraffe … Continue reading →

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