Category Archives: Animals

Free Quilt Pattern – Serengeti Safari

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Luana

You’ve made it clear that you are WILD about Dan Morris’s ‘Serengeti’ collection, because we got wiped out in the first shipment! We’ve just received a 2nd shipment so we wanted to give you the chance to snap it up … Continue reading →

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Dazzling Dan

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Luana

This week for our Midweek Creative Nudge, I just want to make you smile. Or maybe I should say…help you smile. A few weeks ago I shared a story about a close encounter with a pair of cheetahs during my … Continue reading →

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Stay Home and Quilt

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 15 This weekend I was supposed to be in Lincoln Nebraska for the Opening Reception of the environmental-themed exhibit “For the Love of Gaia” ….as a guest curator for the International Quilt … Continue reading →

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Make Hay While the Sun Shines

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Luana

Last week I had an amazing experience while riding home with Sophie after her violin lesson just outside of Boulder. Sophie is turning 18 next week, so naturally she wants to drive as much as possible…and being a passenger has … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Little Darlings

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Luana

Come and enjoy the whimsical world of ‘Little Darlings’ in this week’s Free Quilt Pattern, featuring these charming watercolor vignettes of baby animals…with garlands of flowers on their adorable little heads. To make this 67″ x 67″ quilt design, you … Continue reading →

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The Moment You Never Forget

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Luana

Today I realized with a jolt that the Summer Solstice is in 10 days. This is because I stood outside at 8 am and it was still light, and I was genuinely confused. I have lost track of the seasons. … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Midnight Manes

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Luana

Shimmering horses gallop through the night in this week’s Free Quilt Pattern, with cool jewel-tones set on a black background, enriched with gold metallic accents. This 67″ x 78″ quilt design uses a central panel, a horse stripe, and a … Continue reading →

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What Comes Next

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Luana

Last week I broke down and got a subscription to Zoom. I am spending several hours a day on Zoom and similar platforms, in meetings, in conferences, and catching up with friends. There are many live video platforms available now. … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Dreamy Bears

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Luana

Are you home quilting during a quarantine-induced Stay-cation? Here’s the perfect Free Quilt Pattern for an extended hibernation while the world outside is in viral chaos. These adorable sleepy bears are just coming out of their long winter nap, hanging … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Paisley Ponies

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Luana

Ride along with us as we gallop into Ann Lauer’s new Horse-themed collection, in this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern. The brilliance of Ann’s animal-themed collections lies not only in the opulent embellished main prints, but also her swirling … Continue reading →

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