Monthly Archives: May 2017

Creative Nudge – Buzzing in my Garden

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Luana

As I am sure you know, eQuilter gives 2% of sales to a carefully vetted list of charities, and tonight I was happy to attend a Rainforest Action Network (RAN) event as a corporate sponsor, where Paul Hawken spoke about … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Festive Cardinals and Ornaments

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Luana

This week’s Free Quilt Pattern has two 45″ x 58″ versions – glittering Christmas Tree Ornaments, or brilliant Red Cardinals on Green Pine & Holly Boughs. Make one of each for a fantastic set of holiday wallhangings! Start with a … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Preview – Part 2

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Luana

Here are some more Designer Collections, Trends and Themes that we picked up at Quilt Market last week. Watch for these in our future newsletters over the next several months! Wanderlust by Paula Nadelstern Hydrangea Blue by Jackie Robinson Hopscotch … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Zen Oasis

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Luana

Enjoy the graceful beauty of Asian Florals and Butterflies in this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern, featuring Chrysanthemums, Peonies and trailing Wisteria blossoms. Delicate butterflies hover over Cream, Pink and Red flowers…with the drama of Gold Metallic details on … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – A Walk on the Beach

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Luana

Hello from New York City! Last weekend we attended Quilt Market in St. Louis, and picked out lots of gorgeous fabrics that will be arriving over the next several months. I am spending a couple days at a design show … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Queen of We’en

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Luana

Your unique and eccentric taste has led you on a journey, seeking a Halloween project that no one in your neighborhood or quilt guild has ever seen… This enchanting Halloween wallhanging will make a fantastic door-panel, because the clever swags … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Preview – Part I

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Luana

Hello from Quilt Market in Saint Louis. Ready or not, here come the DIGITAL PRINTS! We are seeing an explosion of creativity and technical achievement in digital prints, particularly in wildlife panels, exquisite florals, and incredible landscapes. The market is … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Nature’s Angel

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Luana

Enter the enchanted forest of this spectacular Nature’s Angel in this week’s Free exclusive Quilt Pattern. Foxes, fawns, squirrels, deer, raccoons and more forest woodland creatures gather, drawn to her gentle, blessed spirit. Start with a lovely central panel, beautifully … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Cosmic Kismet

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Luana

One of our most popular fabric designers is Paula Nadelstern, whose kaleidoscope-inspired mandalas are prized by textile collectors around the world. Over the years I think we have carried 14 different collections designed by Paula, and we’ve sold thousands and … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Bountiful

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Luana

Travel back in time to the era of the family farm, in this week’s Free Quilt Pattern. Cows, horses, chickens, goats, ducks and pigs fill this Country-themed quilt, with a lovely textured illustrative style that is the hallmark of artist … Continue reading →