Monthly Archives: December 2016

Color of the Year – Greenery

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Luana

Have you heard? The Pantone Color of the Year for 2017 has been announced! Last year for the first time, there were 2 colors of the year (a pastel blue and pink) but this year we are back to one … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Flower Market Trellis

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Luana

This week’s Free Quilt Pattern is a Summer Daydream…imagine spending an afternoon riding a retro bicycle to an abundant flower garden…walking under a rose-covered trellis gate…sitting under the gazebo and watching the clouds go by…. Silver buckets full of fresh-cut … Continue reading →

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More Houston Videos, Comfort Quilts for Gatlinburg & Nepal

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Luana

This weekend we have more videos from Houston Quilt Festival: * Linda Pumphrey tells about the 9/11 memorial quilt display, from the Intl Quilt Study Center & Museum. * Artists talk about their work in the touring exhibits of Quilt … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Who’s in My Barn?

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Luana

This week’s Exclusive Free Pattern features Kaufman’s adorable ‘Down on the Farm’ animals, peeking out of their barn windows between Amish-style star sashing. This lovable 59″ x 65″ design makes a wonderful ‘I Spy’ quilt for children learning their animals, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Wisteria Maiden

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from the Chicago area, where I am attending the BERNINA Ambassador Reunion. Every year this very special group of teachers and artists gather to network and play/learn on our favorite sewing machines. I always … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Silent Trail’s End

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Luana

Your Free Quilt Pattern captures a pristine winter landscape that evokes the silence of the forest after a snowfall. The cool blues and grays are dusted with silver metallic, bringing a soft shimmer to your holiday season. This generous 62″ … Continue reading →

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Crocodile Smiles

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Luana

Tonight we have our 2nd video from the Houston Quilt Festival – an interview with Susan Carlson – whose giant crocodile quilt was the talk of the show! In fact Susan had a whole exhibit showcasing her collage art quilts … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Cosmic Odyssey

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Luana

We are so excited to bring you this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern – featuring one of the most luscious pieces of artwork that we’ve ever seen! This quilt starts with a digital panel that is *twelve* works of … Continue reading →

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