Category Archives: Quilts

Free Pattern – Dragonfly by Night

Enter the mysterious nighttime world of these luminous Dragonflies, in this week’s Free Quilt Pattern…shimmering with cool jewel-tones and gold metallic accents. This 60″ x 68″ quilt design starts with a Dragonfly Border print, which is cut into strips and … Continue reading

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The Healing Power of Helping Others

Today we had another Charity Sewing Day, and I have to commend the dedicated bunch who showed up today, to make quilts for those in need. One of the ladies brought in 4 quilts that she finished since the last … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Cat-i-tude Cool Cats

Two out of three quilters have at least one cat at home, often ‘helping’ in their sewing room. So this one’s for you – of our most popular Cat collections of all time. This colorful eQuilter Free Quilt Design starts with … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Northern Light Wolves

Here’s a great way to cool off from the Summer heat … this exclusive Free Quilt Patternfeatures an impressionist icy landscape and a Wolf Pack on the move. A Full Moon, Snowy Peak and Northern Lights shimmer in the distance. Start with … Continue reading

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Aren’t We Lucky?

As I travel the world and meet all different kinds of quilters, one thing is very clear to me: this worldwide tribe of creative makers are resolute in keeping their quilting time a sacred place to rejuvenate, find solace, and … Continue reading

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Solids and the Jewelbox Quilt

Newsletter originally published 6-27-2018 Here is another amazing quilt from Quilt Canada last month – this is the first prize winner of the Traditional Quilt category. It is called ‘Islamic Art’ by Faiza Elmayergi, and it is an intricate and … Continue reading

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Announcing the LOVE YOUR MOTHER Artists!

Hello and Happy Summer! Last week I shared with you a Quilting Arts TV clip about trends from the Tokyo Quilt Festival. This week you’ll see a 2nd clip which features my own art quilts, including a new Polar Bear … Continue reading

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Free Patterns – Nebula and Galaxy Collections

As NASA telescopes evolve and bring back more amazing images from deep space, our imaginations are fired up by the awesome photos of galaxies, and nebulae. Astronomers, Students and Sci-Fi fans will be thrilled with this fantastic 59″ x 59″ … Continue reading

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Gemstone Quilts and a Sparkling Personality

In my travels around the world to quilt festivals, I have met some of the most amazing creative geniuses. My “job” as I see it, is to share that talent and inspiration with all of you. One of those people … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Morningmoon Fairies

Create your own Midsummer Night’s Dream to celebrate the Summer Solstice, with Jody Bergsma’s breathtaking illustrations reproduced in detailed digital printed panels. Her magical fairies have tamed Butterflies & Moths, Hummingbirds & Doves, to ride across the sky at Dawn. … Continue reading

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