Monthly Archives: September 2015

Creative Nudge – Havana Heritage

Tonight I am writing to you from the Fifties-style lobby lounge of my hotel in Havana, Cuba! I am here on a cultural exchange trip this week, traveling with a friend who is going to help us place the donated … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Celebrate Seuss Book Fair

Join your favorite Seuss characters with this Free Quilt Pattern that features an adorable 24″ fabric panel, with book covers from your beloved Dr. Seuss stories. Children will love snuggling under this colorful 55″ x 65″ quilt and pointing out … Continue reading

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Cuba, Nepal, Pine Ridge & Kenya

I am writing to you from Tampa Florida, before I board a charter flight to Havana in Cuba. I won’t have access to a computer before the newsletter goes out today, although I should arrive at our hotel by dinnertime. … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Paris Rendezvous

Is there anything more romantic than Paris? How about a bed of Roses, in Paris? … *wink*… This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern features an absolutely *lush* panel with full-blown detailed roses, antique newsprint, toile figures, and of course the … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – A Joyful Heart

This week I am sharing a favorite quilt (with some beautiful stitching) from the Sacred Threads quilt exhibit, which will be traveling to other venues soon. (Scroll to the bottom of this page for dates.) This quilt by Nancy M. … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – To the Letter Stitch

Celebrate the art of illuminated letters and flowing script with this Free Quilt Pattern, featuring an ornate Alphabet Calligraphy panel or Decorative Letters panel. Janet’s vintage font collection is a big hit with fans of Steampunk and Victorian design, and … Continue reading

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Quilt Conferences and Quilt Drives

Although eQuilter is a sponsor of Quilters Take Manhattan next weekend, I won’t be able to attend. However I hope those of you in the NYC area can attend this great event at FIT. I went last year and had … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Paris and Rome Panorama

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern features 2 of the most popular fabrics we’ve ever carried – with a choice of a Paris or Rome digitally printed art panel from Hoffman. Hang these on the wall and imagine you are … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Chilly Anticipation

This weekend, while I was hiding from the 90 degree weather outside, I allowed myself the indulgence of looking at Fall and Winter fabric. There comes that moment at the end of summer when it is still hot, and you … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Snoopy the Flying Ace

This adorable Free Quilt Pattern features one of the most beloved comic/cartoon characters of all time – from the Peanuts Comic Strip by Charles M. Schulz. In this 36″ x 52″ quilt, Snoopy imagines himself as a World War One … Continue reading

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