Free Quilt Pattern – Color Play

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Luana
This psychedelic fantasy is a rainbow of color and movement, which may lead to Sixties music and expressive dancing. Our exclusive Free Quilt Pattern is inspired by this chromatic undulating wave that is captured in a digital-printed panel. Groovy Baby!

To make this 46″ x 66″ quilt design, you will start with the central 24″ x 44″ Swirl panel. This quick and easy quilt pattern uses Rainbow Dots, a Rainbow Stripe, and Kona Solid Black to create the eye-popping border.

Turn on the groovy music, pull on your go-go boots, flip the switch on the Lava Lamp, and start sewing this cool rainbow quilt! Makes a great conversation piece as a wall hanging, but little kids love the rainbow colors for a nap quilt too! (Read “How to be a Cool Grandma”)

…from the ‘Color Play’ collection by Pattie Carey for Northcott Fabrics.

Don’t miss the ‘Fantastic Foxes‘ and ‘Steampunk Express‘ quilt patterns!

Your Free Quilt Pattern – Color Play
Order the pattern as configured, or customize it to your liking with any of our thousands of fabrics. Just place your desired fabrics in your Wish List, and these fabrics will appear in the Fabric Selector below the pattern.

Click Here for a Video Tutorial of the Free Pattern Designer.
Download Instructions for the pattern at the bottom of the pattern designer page.

Luana and Paul Rubin
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Free Quilt Pattern – Polar Frost

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Luana

This absolutely gorgeous Free Quilt Pattern is inspired by the artwork of one of our favorite wildlife artists, and is in anticipation of Luana’s trip up to Churchill in one week. The majestic Polar Bears are overlords of the Arctic landscape, framed by swirling snow and distant Northern Lights, perched on an iceberg and surveying their frozen kingdom.

To make this stunning 58″ x 70″ quilt design, you will start with the 34″ x 44″ digital printed panel. Our exclusive quilt design includes a Rubin Design Studio Snowflake panel for the corners, and blue stone textures, pieced with the coordinating stripe to make the scenic border.

This Blue and White quilt makes a great conversation piece as a wall hanging, or consider using a flannel backing for a cozy wintertime nap quilt. For a wall hanging you might consider silver or blue metallic thread to add a crystalline sparkle!

…from the ‘Polar Frost’ collection by Jody Bergsma for Northcott Fabrics.

PLUS – you’ll receive Free USA / 50% off INTL shipping
when you order the fabrics for this rather eccentric quilt pattern
(orders $100 and over, no coupon needed).

Don’t miss the ‘Aurora Polaris‘ and ‘Steampunk Express‘ quilt patterns!

Order the pattern as configured, or customize it to your liking with any of our thousands of fabrics. Just place your desired fabrics in your Wish List, and these fabrics will appear in the Fabric Selector below the pattern.

Click Here for a Video Tutorial of the Free Pattern Designer.
Download Instructions for the pattern at the bottom of the pattern designer page.

Luana and Paul Rubin

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Quilting for Mental Health

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Luana
This weekend I am at a Fall Quilt Retreat with our state guild – CQC – the Colorado Quilting Council. I have always wanted to take a class on Pineapple Quilt Blocks so I would not have to start from scratch to figure out how to make them. So I’ll be paper-piecing itsy bitsy fabric strips this weekend, and probably coming up with my own version of the technique, just because…

My very first quilt class in 1991 was a Log Cabin class on a Saturday. Of course my degree and job experience was in the garment industry, so I picked it up pretty fast. At the end of the day the other students were barely finishing their 2nd block, and I had finished a small quilt. The teacher came over, looked at my work, and said “I think you are a quilter!”

“I know!” I said. I was so excited to have found quilting. I am still excited to be part of this wonderful community of makers. The day I found the quilting tribe was the day I knew I had come home. As the pandemic ebbs, and we begin to gather in person again, there is nothing like getting and giving hugs with fellow quilters. Last night we had a trunk show from the visiting Pineapple instructor, and we all oohed and aahed at her tiny paper-pieced blocks that were set into her larger pieced quilts. She explained that when she finishes a big quilt, she saves all the little scraps, and makes another smaller scrappy quilt with the leftovers. Her miniature scrappy leftover quilts were little masterpieces!

This is a great idea as we move closer to the holiday season. Maybe you would like to make table runners and pieced placemats for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners? Make each one different, and then invite your guests to take them home. One woman’s placemat is another one’s decorative mat on a dresser or side table. I have vintage textiles from my grandmother in my bedroom and living room, under objets d’art and other collectibles. I try to place a precious collectible textile under my travel tchotchkes around the house. If you are not sure if someone would appreciate a quilt for a gift, this is a way to test the waters to see if they appreciate your handmade gifts.

But in the end, we make quilts for ourselves. Yes they may go to someone precious as a gift of love, but we crave the process of choosing the fabric, organizing our stash, cutting and sewing, and the supreme pleasure of taking that final stitch on the binding. That process is a contemplative exercise that leads us to a place of peace and focus, which is so needed in today’s chaotic world, right? I have always made art, and stitched quilts, for my mental health. I am a better person by the time I finish a quilt.

Sharing your love of fabric,
Luana

Visit eQuilter’s Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter pages for Color and Design ideas.

See Luana’s Flickr Photo Pages for travel images, comment on our blog, or follow us on Facebook.

Check out our Video pages for interviews and show reviews.

October 17-24 – Luana’s Polar Bear Tour – Churchill Manitoba Canada
Dec 1-2 – Clinton Presidential Library
Feb 22-25 – QuiltCon – Atlanta
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Hope for a Cure

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Luana
In 2023 eQuilter will reach an important milestone:
We have raised over $1.9 million for charity in our 23 years, and next year we will reach $2 million total raised. We could not do it without you, and we humbly thank you for your support over the years.

One of our most popular charities is raising money for research to fight Breast Cancer. Both of our mothers were breast cancer survivors. My mother is now in a nursing home, and we lost Paul’s mom a few years ago. In addition to our mothers, we of course have so many friends who have fought this disease over the years. Some won the fight, some did not, and some are still engaged in the battle. For those of you still fighting for your health, we re-dedicate ourselves to finding a cure.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. eQuilter has donated $330K to breast cancer research over the years, with your help.

In case you missed the Wednesday e-newsletter, we are starting a comfort quilt drive for those who lost their homes in Florida due to the the hurricane. eQuilter and Mission of Love have now collected and distributed over 17,000 of your donated quilts to those in need over the years. If you wish to contribute for this quilt drive…..

Ship to:
Mission of Love
Marta Ockuly
1280 Tree Bay Lane
Sarasota, FL 34242

If you are local to eQuilter, you may *drop off* donated quilts at our office in Boulder. (Please do not ship to us. This will delay distribution.) Ship directly to the Florida address above.

Please do not call Mission of Love. If you have a question, call us. We will answer any questions.

Thank you for supporting our family-owned business. Your support allows us to make a difference together, from disaster relief to medical research. Together, with your help, we are a force for Good in the world.

Sharing your love of fabric,
Luana and Paul
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Free Quilt Pattern – Butterflies of Australia

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Luana
Colorful butterflies inspired by the Australian outback, are the focus of this week’s exclusive Free Quilt Pattern, blending the colors of sky and water, with colors of earth and stone.

To make this 62″ x 62″ patchwork quilt design, we’ve combined 4 multi-color prints with 2 tonal prints and a Hoffman hand-dye, to make this Teal and Sepia color story.

…from the ‘Pannotia’ collection by Oasis Fabrics.

PLUS – you’ll receive Free USA / 50% off INTL shipping
when you order the fabrics for this rather eccentric quilt pattern
(orders $100 and over, no coupon needed).

Don’t miss the ‘Spirits Of The Wind‘ and ‘Steampunk Express‘ quilt patterns!

Order the pattern as configured, or customize it to your liking with any of our thousands of fabrics. Just place your desired fabrics in your Wish List, and these fabrics will appear in the Fabric Selector below the pattern.

Click Here for a Video Tutorial of the Free Pattern Designer.
Download Instructions for the pattern at the bottom of the pattern designer page.

Luana and Paul Rubin
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Autumn Leaves & Moose

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Luana
This week I took a photo trip up to the Colorado Rocky Mountains, to capture the turning colors of our alpine forests. The shimmering golden aspen leaves against our cobalt blue skies is an annual celebration of color, deepening our appreciation of Nature. On our day at Rocky Mountain National Park, we had sunshine, rain, lightning, hail, and snow. We saw elk, and at the end of the day a magical gift – this young bull moose curled up and taking a nap in a meadow just off the road. When he lifted his head to glance at us for a moment, I snapped this image. What a gift.

Our hearts are breaking as we see photos of the destruction in Florida. Yes we are starting a comfort quilt drive for those who have lost their homes there, in partnership with Mission of Love. Please ship your donated quilts directly to this Mission of Love coordinator in Florida. Kathy Price will be taking a truck of relief supplies down to Florida to distribute supplies and your donated quilts, so please send them off sooner rather than later.

Please do not call Mission of Love. If you have a question, call us. We will answer any questions.

We encourage you to put a label on the quilt with your name, and a message of encouragement and love for the recipients.

Ship to:
Mission of Love
Marta Ockuly
1280 Tree Bay Lane
Sarasota, FL 34242

If you are local to eQuilter, you may *drop off* donated quilts at our office in Boulder. (Please do not ship to us. This will delay distribution.) Ship directly to the Sarasota address. If you drop at eQuilter, we ship to Florida.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. eQuilter has donated $330K to breast cancer research over the years, with your help. In memory of those we’ve lost to BC, with love and hope for our friends and family who are current patients, and survivors, we re-dedicate ourselves to finding a cure.

Thank you for supporting our family-owned business. Your support allows us to make a difference together, from disaster relief to medical research. Together, with your help, we are a force for Good in the world.

Sharing your love of fabric,
Luana and Paul


See Luana’s Flickr Photo Pages for travel images, watch our videos, or follow us on Facebook.

Visit eQuilter’s Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter pages for Color and Design ideas.

Quilt/Travel/Sponsor Calendar:
October 17-24 – Luana’s Polar Bear Tour – Churchill Manitoba Canada
Nov 4 – Intl Quilt Museum – Lincoln NE
Dec 1-2 – Clinton Presidential Library
Feb 22-25 – QuiltCon – Atlanta
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Free Quilt Pattern – Obi-Wan and Darth Vader

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Luana
Today’s eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern features the iconic Star Wars scene from Episode IV, a New Hope. Obi-Wan faces off with Darth Vader as heroes Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewbacca battle to reach the Millennium Falcon.

To make this 60″ x 52″ quilt design, you will start with the stunning 36″ x 44″ digital printed panel. Our exclusive space prints and a delicate white-on-white make up the borders, along with pieced, swirling starry corners.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a fabulous Star Wars themed wall quilt with classic artwork for the Sci-Fi nerds in your family!

…from the ‘Epic Lucas Films’ collection by Thomas Kinkade Studios for David Textiles.

PLUS – you’ll receive Free USA / 50% off INTL shipping
when you order the fabrics for this rather eccentric quilt pattern
(orders $100 and over, no coupon needed).

Don’t miss the ‘Bejeweled Butterflies‘ and ‘Steampunk Express‘ quilt patterns!

Order the pattern as configured, or customize it to your liking with any of our thousands of fabrics. Just place your desired fabrics in your Wish List, and these fabrics will appear in the Fabric Selector below the pattern.

Click Here for a Video Tutorial of the Free Pattern Designer.
Download Instructions for the pattern at the bottom of the pattern designer page.

Luana and Paul Rubin
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Free Quilt Pattern – Jeweled Butterflies

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Luana

Your Free Quilt Pattern – Bejeweled Butterflies

Tonight we are bringing you this gorgeous Free Quilt Pattern featuring the bejeweled butterflies of Ann Lauer, with floral bright colors and rich gold metallic accents.

To make this 46″ x 57″ quilt design, you will start with the 24″ x 44″ Butterfly Block panel. You will notice this is a screen-printed collection because of the lavish gold metallic. (Digital prints do not have any metallic overprint.)

Create the clever asymmetric Art Deco border with a combination of a Floral Paisley, and blender coordinates from the collection.

Butterflies represent rebirth, freedom, transformation, comfort and hope. This healing quilt carries a special meaning for whoever might receive this as a thoughtful gift.

…from the ‘Alluring Butterflies’ collection by Ann Lauer for Benartex.

Don’t miss the ‘Spirits Of The Wind‘ and ‘Steampunk Express‘ quilt patterns!

Order the pattern as configured, or customize it to your liking with any of our thousands of fabrics. Just place your desired fabrics in your Wish List, and these fabrics will appear in the Fabric Selector below the pattern.

Click Here for a Video Tutorial of the Free Pattern Designer.
Download Instructions for the pattern at the bottom of the pattern designer page.

Luana and Paul Rubin

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October Means Quilting Weather

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Luana
Save big on Our Designer & Holiday Fabric Closeout sales!
Over 415 products at 45% off!

Sunday is the last day of Our Floral & Animal Fabric Sales.
Don’t miss these savings at 45% off.

Northcott’s ‘Tea for Two’ is the most amazing Tea collection ever!

Autumn Skye’s visionary artwork has dazzling Southwest themes.

Polar Frost by Jody Bergsma is a breathtaking view of polar bears.

I hope you took a peek at the Tea for Two collection – we are so excited to have a beautiful Vintage Teatime group of fabrics now in stock! I have been previewing Quilt Market releases from several companies the last few weeks, and you have probably seen me grumble about an over-saturation of cartoon artwork in the quilt industry the last several years. We are always on the lookout for luscious detailed artwork that shows the talent and exceptional craft from the most talented designers. That’s why we still look at about 150,000 products per year, to pick out our exceptionally cherry-picked group of eQuilter products for our customers who also have an appreciation for high quality artwork. We are now curating our selection of fabrics that will be shipping in early 2023.

In a couple weeks I’ll be headed North for my Polar Bear tour, with an intrepid group of quilters and crafters who are joining me. I hope to capture some stunning images of the bears, to share with you around November 1st. In the meantime you can enjoy photos of bears from previous trips, on my photo pages.

Sophie Quinn got into the pit orchestra for the CU production of La Boheme, and she is so excited! However it is the same weekend that I’ll be up in Churchill on the edge of the Arctic Circle. Darn! But I am excited that our shared love of opera and classical music has led her to this great experience. I have many fond memories of being ‘in the pit’ from my musician days. She calls me after the rehearsals, bubbling with excitement.

For all of you dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, we hope you and your home and family, your cats and dogs, your sewing machine and your stash, all made it through the storm ok. Big hugs to all of you dealing with the stress of the aftermath. We are donating to hurricane relief for your communities.

I have just now been in touch with Kathy Price at Mission of Love. We are putting together a relief effort for Florida. Please ship your donated comfort quilts directly to her in Ohio, unless you can drop them off in person at our office. (Do NOT ship to our office please.)

Mission of Love
2054 Hemlock Ct, Youngstown, OH, 44515

Remember, do not call Kathy. If you have a question, call us.
Thank you for your concern and your generosity.

Sharing your love of fabric,
Luana

Visit eQuilter’s Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter pages for Color and Design ideas.

See Luana’s Flickr Photo Pages for travel images, comment on our blog, or follow us on Facebook.

Check out our Video pages for interviews and show reviews.

October 17-24 – Luana’s Polar Bear Tour – Churchill Manitoba Canada
Dec 1-2 – Clinton Presidential Library
Feb 22-25 – QuiltCon – Atlanta
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Free Quilt Patter – Steampunk Express

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Luana

Your Free Quilt Pattern – Steampunk Express – Free Shipping

All Aboard!…..it’s the Steampunk Express!

You are in for a rollicking good time with our cortege of critters, decked out in goggles and gears.

To make this 65″ x 65″ quilt design, you will start with the central 24″ x 44″ pachyderm panel, then use a second block panel to make the side sections with an ostrich, giraffe, galloping horse, bear in bathtub, and more elephants. Solid Kona Black sashing makes those vintage colors pop! Use the Steampunk Express Stripe and Gear coordinate to finish the border.

…from the ‘Steampunk Express’ collection by Desiree’s Designs for Quilting Treasures.

PLUS – you’ll receive Free USA / 50% off INTL shipping
when you order the fabrics for this rather eccentric quilt pattern
(orders $100 and over, no coupon needed).

Don’t miss the ‘Spirits Of The Wind‘ and ‘Christmas Cuddles‘ quilt patterns!

Order the pattern as configured, or customize it to your liking with any of our thousands of fabrics. Just place your desired fabrics in your Wish List, and these fabrics will appear in the Fabric Selector below the pattern.

Click Here for a Video Tutorial of the Free Pattern Designer.
Download Instructions for the pattern at the bottom of the pattern designer page.

Luana and Paul Rubin
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