Monthly Archives: October 2018

$300K for Breast Cancer

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Luana

It is a gorgeous Colorado Fall day here in Boulder today. The Autumn colors are at their peak, and the sky is a brilliant blue. Tomorrow we have snow coming and a low of 17 degrees, so we all out … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Grizzly Bear Family

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Luana

Thrill at the gaze of a Mother Grizzly Bear, in this week’s Exclusive Free Quilt Pattern. That icon of maternal protection makes a statement on your wall, couch or small bed. Don’t mess with Mama! This 66″ x 75″ quilt … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Animal Lovers

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Luana

You may be aware that I am an animal lover. I am a longtime vegetarian, with 2 dogs and 2 cats. I’ve traveled around the world to photograph animals in the wild. I’ve had an affinity for animals since I … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Renoir Window Display

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Luana

Peer through a window at a quartet of Impressionist bouquets, in this week’s Free Quilt Pattern. You will start with a panel featuring 4 Renoir floral paintings, then piece the windowpane sashing and the inset border with Hoffman Hand-Dyes. Roses … Continue reading →

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The JOY of Making…Brings Us Together

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Luana

One week ago we were moving the last few boxes into our new headquarters, and we spent the whole week organizing and getting back to business. I had a quick trip to Quilts Inc in Houston, then had a couple … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Sparkling Medallions

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Luana

You will be dazzled by this exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern, featuring luminous Mandalas and Crystalline Medallions, floating in an abstract starry sky. This generous 67″ x 88″ quilt fussy-cuts blocks, then pieces them into solid Kaufman Kona Black and … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – City and Country Christmas

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Luana

This week started with a quick adventure – to the Houston headquarters of Quilts Inc – those hardworking folks who organize Quilt Market and Quilt Festival! I was there with a team of judges to choose the winners for our … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – World Traveler

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Luana

Travel back to a golden age of adventure and elegance, with this week’s Free Quilt Pattern, featuring a vintage map of the world. If you’ve got the Travel Bug, this beautiful 54″ x 66″ quilt will make an evocative wall … Continue reading →

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Our New HOME

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Luana

We did it! We have completely moved out of our old building, and are now in our new building. I remember the day we first visited this empty land and dreamed of designing our own building….and now we are in…ready … Continue reading →

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