Monthly Archives: July 2024

My Week in the U.K.

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Luana

This week I went to a concert and multimedia presentation with Brian Cox as the guest speaker. He is an English physicist, professor, and has been described as the natural successor for the BBC’s scientific programming by David Attenborough. The … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Mysterious Fox

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Luana

Tonight’s Free Quilt Pattern features our exclusive Fox digital panel, intricately illustrated with jewel-tone colors and mystical, mandala shapes. To make this 52″ x 70″ quilt design, you will start with the central 25″ x 44″ Mysterious Red Fox panel. … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Luana

The Olympics are always so inspiring to me, giving us 2 precious weeks to see people come together from around the world to compete peacefully. Did you watch the opening ceremonies last night? Some of my favorite moments included French … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Woman in Paris

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Luana

Are you dreaming of the Olympics in Paris? This atmospheric image captures a woman on a picturesque walk, with the summer sky and famous Parisian view in the background. To make this 50″ x 64″ framed quilt design, you will … Continue reading →

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Quilt Canada Viewer’s Choice

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Luana

Here’s a fabulous quilt that illustrates a trend we’ve been talking about for a few years:Honeybees and the color Yellow This delightfully detailed quilt by Kathy Strawson was awarded the Viewer’s Choice at Quilt Canada in Edmonton in June. The … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Quilt Room Kitties

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Luana

Everything is better with Kittens in the Sewing Room! These adorable kitties pose proudly on their vibrant heirloom quilts.Our eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern features the artwork of one of our longtime favorite artists – Dan Morris. To make this 60″ … Continue reading →

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Unity in Community

Posted on July 20, 2024 by Luana

This was an exciting week with lots of quilty inspiration! On Tuesday I visited the Quilting Arts TV studio, and sat at a table of 10 quilters for dinner that evening. (We are a longtime sponsor of this PBS show.) … Continue reading →

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Peggy’s Cove

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Luana

Last year when I attended Quilt Canada in Halifax, I spent a day touring the historic Nova Scotia seashore. One of our stops was this scenic cove on the eastern shore of St. Margarets Bay. This fishing village was founded … Continue reading →

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Stay Cool & Keep Sewing!

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Luana

This week I started on a new quilt project, which always makes me very happy. It also keeps me sane and focused when the world outside is burning. We’ve had several record-breaking days over 100 degrees, plus a few fires … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Mystic Owl

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Luana

Our best-selling all-knowing Cosmic Owl panel is back in stock for this week’s Free Quilt Pattern. The powerful image captures the magic and wisdom of this nocturnal raptor, in vivid kaleidoscopic colors and ornate embellishments. To make this 71″ wide … Continue reading →

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