Category Archives: Trends

Free Quilt Pattern – Ukrainian Garden Goddesses

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Luana

Our hearts go out to those Ukrainians whose lives and homes have been ripped away by the ongoing war. We have ordered a new collection of Ukrainian-themed designs for those of you supporting the Ukraine diaspora scattered from Donbas to … Continue reading →

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International Quilt Museum 25th Anniversary

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Luana

eQuilter – Holiday and Novelty Fabric Clearance Tonight we are shocked and absolutely heartbroken at what happened at an elementary school in Uvalde Texas. There are just no words. At times like this we have to hug our children, and … Continue reading →

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Happy Mothers Day!

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Luana

Today is a very special day for most of our friends and customers in the US. It is the day we celebrate new mothers, honor our own mothers, and remember our beloved childhood grandmothers…many of whom taught us to sew … Continue reading →

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Maximalism on the Horizon

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Luana

We are excited to finally have Kathy Wylie’s new “Birth Flowers” Applique Patterns in stock! These patterns are inspired by her multi-award winning quilt “For Such a Time As This” that many of you have seen at quilt festivals. We … Continue reading →

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QuiltCon Week

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Luana

In a few days QuiltCon will be opening in-person in Phoenix Arizona, and eQuilter is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of this event. I have on my desk a single preview copy of the QuiltCon magazine, which will be … Continue reading →

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Dare to be Different

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Luana

This is one of the times of the year when our suppliers release their new collections of fabric that will ship many months in the future. With all the recent shipping delays, customs delays, and warehouse delays, we take the … Continue reading →

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Honoring Native Land

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Luana

Several years ago I experienced, for the first time, the practice of honoring the indigenous tribes on whose land we stand. This first time was when I was at Quilt Canada, and it struck me so deeply to hear that … Continue reading →

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Look to the Sky

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Luana

Tonight we are having a celestial event – a Lunar Eclipse. Some of you may be staying up late, or getting up early, to catch a glimpse. For the last 30 years, since I moved back to Colorado, I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Life is Uncertain…

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Luana

News Flash: Worldwide Shortage of Gnomes! No kidding this was a real headline in the last few days. The BBC reports that the Suez Canal blockage and worldwide supply chain issues due to the pandemic, have resulted in a worldwide … Continue reading →

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The Seeds She Planted

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Luana

Today March 10th is my mother’s birthday, and eQuilter’s 22nd Anniversary. For me, our company birthday will always be connected to my mother’s birthday. As I go through old family photos, I see so many things that reach across the … Continue reading →

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