Category Archives: Quilts

Konnichiwa!

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Luana

I am back tonight from my whirlwind visit to the Tokyo Quilt Festival!….just arrived home from the airport a few hours ago. Watch for my Creative Nudge newsletter on Weds morning. I have photos of some absolutely breathtaking quilts, plus … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Butterfly Garden

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Luana

This week’s Exclusive Free Pattern features breathtaking butterfly and floral pairings, framed by an exquisite, white tonal butterfly print and set against delicate amethyst hand dyes. The sunny, sun-drenched colors of spring come to life in this 52″ square pattern, … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Akahana Cranes

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Luana

This Bonus Free Pattern features a panel with a pair of elegant Tsuru cranes flying over luscious peonies and mums, in sophisticated shades of coral and lacquer red, willow green and ivory, against a tonal graphite black background. Swirling ribbons … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Magic Carpet

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern takes you on an opulent journey full of richly detailed Paisleys and Bohemian Florals. Luxurious gold metallics highlight the Teal, Blue and Purple color story, with shimmering pearlescent accents. Built around a panel and … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Modern Gestures

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Luana

As I am preparing to leave for Tokyo this coming weekend, I am thinking about how Japanese quilts have changed since I started going to the Tokyo Quilt Festival. I see the influence of Modern Quilting and Modern Design in … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Poppy Grove

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern showcases the exquisitely detailed Red Poppies by artist Chong-A Hwang, on a dramatic solid black ground. Three shades of Hoffman Hand-Dyes are used in the pieced sections, to create a 3-D ombre effect. An … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Japanese Textiles

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Luana

Two weeks from now I will be in Tokyo, headed to the quilt festival at the Tokyo Dome. Every year that I attend this show is a privilege, and greatly anticipated. A quarter million people come to this show (!) … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Painted Ponies

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Luana

We can’t help but smile when we see these magical painted ponies, dancing on air, full of flowers and sassy style! Leaping and galloping horses are embellished with blossoms and other hand-drawn designs. This 50″ x 62″ Free Quilt Pattern … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Van Gogh Irises

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Luana

There is nothing more satisfying, after a busy holiday season, than whipping out a quick but absolutely gorgeous quilt project! This Free Wallhanging Pattern features one of our most popular panels – now back in stock! Make it your own … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Wisdom of the Plains

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Luana

These wild African animals are full of words of wisdom as they travel across the savannah. Bold silhouettes of lions, elephants, zebras and giraffes are packed with lines of text in this striking 47″ x 60″ Free Quilt Pattern. Earthy … Continue reading →

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