Category Archives: Design

Free Quilt Pattern – Stallion Song

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Luana

We’ve captured the essence of Wild Horses in this exclusive Free Quilt Pattern, combining beautiful equine artwork from Dan Morris and Elise Genest. These finely detailed illustrations are full of evocative details, featuring the free spirit of galloping horses. To … Continue reading →

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Happy February!

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Luana

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, perhaps you are whipping up a crafty confection this week for the object of your affections. Sometimes an embellished stitched handmade card is most appreciated by a significant other. However, if you wish … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Rainbow Animal Prism

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Luana

This just might be the perfect quilt gift for the little person who is learning their animal names, color names, and alphabet letters. The contrasting colors are perfect for an infant. The sassy baby animals are playful and engaging, and … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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The Sewing Season

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Luana

While much of the country is locked in a snowy deep-freeze, people like you and me are happily stitching/quilting/making with a cuppa something hot, staying safe at home. They don’t call this the Sewing Season for nothing! This weekend I … Continue reading →

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