Monthly Archives: November 2015

Creative Nudge – The Power of Orange

Here is another collage of quilts from the Quilt Festival in Houston. What is your first impression of these quilts? Bright! But also, what they have in common is the color Orange. Many of us have been trained not to … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Loralie Sweetie

What is Sugary Sweet but has no calories? This Free Pattern featuring Loralie’s ‘Sweetie’ collection! Designer Loralie’s whimsical and slightly goofy ladies are dressed in their favorite candies, posing in strategically placed Jelly Beans, Peppermint Stripes, Candy Corn, Lemon Drops … Continue reading

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Embracing the Season

We’ve lived in our house for 20 years, and the trees we planted in the new yard have grown up now…producing lots of lovely shade in the summer, beautiful colors in the Fall, and now…tons of leaves on the ground! … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Paws of Valor

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern features the dogs who serve in the military…those canine companions who sniff out bombs and keep their troops safe. You may have recently seen the movie “Max” which follows the life of one of … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – NASA and Kenya

Tonight I am writing you from Houston – again! After spending a week at Quilt Market and Festival, I flew home for a few days, then flew back to Houston for a conference on the NASA / Engineers Without Borders … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Thimble Pleasures

This lovely vintage Sewing Machine quilt reminds us of our beloved sewing companions. Spools of thread, embroidery scissors, thimbles, buttons and rulers accompany the machines to make your sewing room complete! …featuring the ‘Thimble Pleasures’ collection by Dan Morris for … Continue reading

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Quilt Market Previews – Part 2

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour tonight, if you live in a Daylight Savings Time zone! We go through 150,000 fabrics every year, to cherry-pick the most beautiful designs and colors for our discriminating customers. Here are … Continue reading

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