Monthly Archives: December 2020

The Wings of Hope

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Luana

“Hope” is the thing with feathers –That perches in the soul –And sings the tune without the words –And never stops – at all… – Emily Dickinson As 2020 draws to a close… This year will be remembered for generations, … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Tiger Kingdom

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Luana

2020 may be going out like a broken bird, but 2021 is roaring in like a Tiger…and you canbring the spirit of this Big Cat into your creative space to lend an aura of a fierce Visionary.(Or, maybe your spouse … Continue reading →

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Boxing Day and Cleansing Tears

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 41 Many of you already know that today is Boxing Day – a day-after-Christmas holiday that started out as a day to give to the poor, and has evolved into a shopping … Continue reading →

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eQuilter Free Pattern – Big Hugs

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Luana

A quilt is a big hug for the bed, and this eQuilter Exclusive Free Quilt Pattern will make the perfect centerpiece to make your little one feel loved when they are under the weather. You’ll start with a Big Hugs … Continue reading →

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All is Calm, All is Bright….

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Luana

Humans are genetically disposed to look for connections, as we travel through a life full of ever-increasing complexity. We see faces and animals in the clouds. We thrill to the discovery that we have a famous distant ancestor in our … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Solar System Collection

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Luana

To celebrate tonight’s planetary lineup of Jupiter and Saturn, and the Winter Solstice today, we are offering you this exclusive Free Quilt Pattern featuring…The Solar System! This is a very simple 59″ x 59″ quilt design, using our panel with … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Star on the Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 40 This weekend I am humming that sweet song – “This little light of mine…I’m gonna let it shine…” – inspired by the “Let Your Light Shine” collection at the top of … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Bunny Meadows

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Luana

Christmas and New Years are just a heartbeat away….and that means that Springtime is just around one or two corners…depending on where you live. Baby animals are the sweetest harbingers of Spring, and right now is a good time for … Continue reading →

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Feeling Blue

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Luana

I am feeling blue tonight. In case you haven’t heard, due to the pandemic, the International Quilt Association (IQA) is calling it quits. This is the non-profit organization that has put on the quilt contest in Houston every Fall, for … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Iris Dream

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Luana

Clever piecing is part of the secret of this glowing Free Quilt Pattern, using alternating strips of 2 panels to make a 67″ x 67″ quilt design. To make this quilt design, you will start with 2 different colors of … Continue reading →

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