Monthly Archives: August 2023

Free Quilt Pattern – Sea Turtle Beach

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Luana

Go Baby, Go! This fabulous Free Quilt Design captures that breathtaking magical moment as baby turtles are scrambling to the water and taking their first swim, to life in the wild. The artist has included colorful seashells, coral, and cool … Continue reading →

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Foxy Babies

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Luana

As you probably know I have recently returned from Bear Camp in a remote area of Alaska. Unfortunately the day I got home I had symptoms and then tested positive for Covid. After all this time, it finally got me … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Nature’s Glow

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Luana

This glowing Tree image has ignited our creative juices!Is it a Family Tree? (YOUR family tree?)Is it an impressionistic Autumn portrait from the Forest?A statement about Climate Change?The inside of a Poet’s brain?What do you think?? To make this 50″ … Continue reading →

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Happy National Dog Day!

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Luana

I’ve just come home from my trip to Alaska, photographing the Brown Bears (Coastal Grizzly Bears) and also visiting with the Homer Quilt Guild. I had a fantastic time in Bear Camp, and besides amazing viewing of the bears, it … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Wild Horses

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Luana

Tonight we are featuring Carol Cavalaris’s stunning piece of artwork as the centerpiece of our exclusive Free Quilt Pattern – with the dramatic imagery of three galloping horses running through the surf, accented by a spirit horse above, and a … Continue reading →

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Back to Civilization

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from Homer Alaska. I have just spent a mind-blowing 4 days at Bear Camp at Lake Clark National Park, among the bears ( and foxes) with no wifi or cell service. I slept in … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Shadow & Elegance

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Luana

Tonight’s Free eQuilter pattern features RJR’s amazing digitally printed collection of peonies, roses, dahlias & poppies. The dramatic lighting creates still life effects that mirror the Romantic art style. To make this 59″ x 59″ masterpiece, you’ll start with the … Continue reading →

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Luana in Alaska

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Luana

Luana is traveling to Alaska to photograph the Bears! She’ll be flying to Lake Clark National Park tomorrow, and she will report on her epic adventure in our midweek newsletter. Stay tuned! Don’t forget to check out our Designer Clearance … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Wild Iris

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Luana

If Vincent Van Gogh stayed to watch the sunset after a day of painting in a field of Blue Irises, enjoying the Golden Hour and the purple twilight reflecting on a lake, maybe this is what he would imagine in … Continue reading →

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Pop Queen

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Luana

When I travel to quilt festivals and quilt exhibits in other countries, one of my favorite things is to find the quilts that express the maker’s home country and native culture. The Festival of Quilts is the largest quilt festival … Continue reading →

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