Monthly Archives: November 2014

Purple Sunday

EXCITING BIG NEWS! – We just received the SAQA fundraiser collection "Urban Textures" from Andover – based on the fabulous work of 6 artists, and curated by Luana Rubin. The other big news is that we are bringing in Aurifil … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Embracing Horses – Laurel Burch

Welcome to the colorful world of Laurel Burch, in this week's exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern! If you love horses, you'll be mesmerized by the colors and rich gold metallic of this "Embracing Horses" collection. Note that there are 3 color … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!

from the Nov 26 eQuilter newsletter: This gorgeous quilt "Renaissance" by Zena Thorpe richly illustrates the celebration of abundance and gratitude that we feel at Thanksgiving time. Quilters seem to have a special sense of appreciation… they share their abundance … Continue reading

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The Gift of Time

from the Nov 22 eQuilter newsletter: Every year I am shocked when the holidays are upon us. How is it possible that we've arrived at Thanksgiving Week again? It is a constant reminder that the years slip by faster and … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Dynasty Medallion

This Exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern features a cool jeweltone palette with rich gold metallic, from the opulent 'Dynasty' collection by designer Chong-a Hwang. The ornate detail shown above is a small part of this exquisite quilt pattern: The pattern requires … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Salsa Rainbow

from Nov 19 eQuilter newsletter: This weekend while at the Color Marketing Group's international conference in Orlando, I was enjoying the colorful Cuban, Mexican, and other Latino influences… the colors, the food and the music! If you like to watch … Continue reading

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Once Upon a Color

From Nov 15 eQuilter Newsletter: This weekend I am writing to you from the Color Marketing Group's international conference in Orlando. After leaving the zero degree weather in Boulder, my first flight was canceled, then I flew to Washington DC, … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Poppy Poetry

This stylish quilt design has Red Poppies, Asters and Bluebells on a Black and White geometric and striped background design… from the 'Poppy Panache' collection designed by Ann Laner for Benartex. It reminds us of Audrey Hepburn's fantastic hat and … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Gratitude and Color

This time of year in the US, most of us are making plans for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. For many of us, this holiday has transformed from a story about Pilgrims and Native Americans, to a day of Gratitude. Often … Continue reading

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Quilt Market Preview – Part 2

As promised, I am following up with the second part of our Quilt Market Preview – to let you know more of our favorite collections at Quilt Market – which you will see arriving here in the next several months. … Continue reading

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