Category Archives: Quilts

Creative Nudge – Mastery, Momentum, and Modernity

This week I want to continue the conversation about what I saw at the Dairy Barn last week. The “Mastery: Sustaining Momentum” is a powerful exhibit curated by Nancy Crow, which takes a bold stand somewhere between Contemporary Quilting and … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Ambrosia

This week’s Free Quilt Pattern will help you to get over any fear of cutting up gorgeous large-scale florals… just look at these beautiful results! The central theme is a large-scale painterly flower print, with juicy watercolor blossoms on a … Continue reading

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Dairy Barn – Nancy Crow & Mastery

We know that some of our quilter friends on the East Coast are without power, but we are thinking of you and hoping you have come through the storm ok. If any Quilt Guilds are putting together relief efforts for … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Mother Earth – Our Home

As I review the photos of quilt festivals I’ve attended over the last year, in preparation for my lecture at the Dairy Barn on Thursday, I’ve been picking out some more of my favorite quilts to share with you. This … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Love in Paris

Your Free Exclusive eQuilter pattern features Quilting Treasures‘ captivating Paris panel, portraying a romantic couple on a cozy stroll near the Eiffel tower. This alluring panel is cleverly placed within Hoffman’s exquisite and colorful Wanderlust Parisian print, creating a window-like … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Morning Glory

Here is another *exclusive* eQuilter Free Pattern that is destined to be a smash hit! Hummingbirds buzz and Bluebirds twitter around detailed Morning Glory vines, with gorgeous jeweltones and touches of gleaming gold metallic. Garden vignettes are set on point … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Oceanic Sanctuary

This dreamy ocean-themed Free Quilt Pattern has a mystical quality, as if you are viewing the whales, octopus, dolphins, orcas, turtles and jellyfish from underwater. The watercolor textures of the marine life illustrations give this a feeling of contemporary art, … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Irresistible Irises

Your Free Exclusive pattern this week features our favorite irises in all their showy splendor. Iris blooms are set on point, surrounded by rich, summery coordinates. This generous 72″ x 72″ quilt celebrates abundance with a mitered iris border filled … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Rosewater Sofa Size

Rosewater is back by popular demand, and we’re re-introducing the Rosewater pattern in a new, Sofa size. This is one of the most gracious and lovely Free Quilt Patterns of the season…featuring the ‘Rosewater’ fabric collection. The pastel rose garden … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Woodland Winter

Brighten your Holiday spirits with this week’s Free eQuilter pattern. The center woodland panel features heartwarming winter animals in a peaceful scene, intricately detailed with digital printing. These endearing woodland creatures are surrounded by delicate snowflake borders and framed by … Continue reading

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