Category Archives: Quilts

Free eQuilter Pattern – Night Life Magical Evening

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Luana

This week’s eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern features the Bright City Lights of favorite designer Chong-A Hwang’s ‘Night Life’ collection. The Rainbow hues and Electric energy of the central panel are reflected in the vivid ‘Rainbow Ombre’ coordinate used in the … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Sunshine Flower Girls

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Luana

Nymphs and Elves, Sunflowers and Poppies…. are the themes for this Woodland Floral Free Quilt Pattern. Digital-printed Fairy portrait panels alternate with pieced blocks, set with allover flowers and Hoffman Hand-Dyes. Deep Woodland hues provide a contrast for the bright … Continue reading →

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Japan Quilt & Craft Tour – January 23 – February 4 2020

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Luana

I’ve been going to the Tokyo Quilt Festival for 11 years, but I started traveling to Japan in the early 80s when I worked as a designer in the garment industry. 10 years ago I led a tour to Japan … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Wild Safari

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Luana

This week’s Exclusive Free Quilt Pattern celebrates wildlife around the world with Jason Yenter‘s artistic safari panel and coordinates. Colorful wild animal frames feature Toucan, Leopard, Peacock, Zebra, Giraffe, Elephant, Tree Frog, Lion and Flamingo, set within with vibrant jungle … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Majestic Owls

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Luana

This very special eQuilter Free Pattern celebrates the beauty and grace of our wise owl friends and gives each beloved bird a fun personality all their own. This vibrant 57″ x 75″ quilt design features Kim Green’s bright and whimsical … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Paradise Found

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Luana

Escape to the calm clear waters of a tropical paradise in this week’s eQuilter Exclusive Free Pattern Design. Dolphins glide through the water with sunlight glittering through the waves above, and colorful fish fill this finely-detailed panel from Elizabeth’s Studio. … Continue reading →

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Birmingham Festival of Quilts

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Luana

It is Saturday night here in England, and I spent my 3rd and final day at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham. Last night we had a wonderful networking dinner with European SAQA members, and they shared some exciting news: … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Rainbow Poppy Spirit

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Luana

This week’s exclusive Free Quilt Pattern features Chong-A Hwang’s bold and painterly Poppy Anemone in vivid, rainbow colors. The main panel is set within lively diagonal stripes of coordinating prints: Rainbow Butterflies and Rainbow Ombre Stripes. The alternating solid black … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Dear Paula

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Luana

One of my greatest treasures in this industry is that I have come to know many of my quilting heroes. One of these heroes is Paula Nadelstern. 25 years ago, when I was trying to figure out what I wanted … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Living Wild and Free

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Luana

You’ll admire the stunning artwork by Kim Green, in this dramatic Free Quilt Pattern that really is a showcase for her gorgeous animal illustrations. These digital-printed fabrics are full of vibrant saturated colors, set on a solid black background to … Continue reading →

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