Author Archives: Luana

Free Pattern – Deer Mountain

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Luana

Enjoy the thrill of a wilderness wildlife sighting, with this week’s Free Quilt Pattern. The 48″ x 64″ quilt design is centered around a detailed scenic panel, with a magnificent stag and his doe, pausing to survey his kingdom from … Continue reading →

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Hello from Tokyo

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Luana

Tonight I am writing you from Tokyo, before I fly home tomorrow. I’ve had a short trip here, to photograph the Quilt Festival at the Tokyo Dome. I have continued to visit this show every year, because the Japanese quilts … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Glamour Petals

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Luana

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with our exclusive new ‘Glamour Petals’ pattern, displaying exquisitely detailed Rose bouquets set against a dramatic black background. Capture the allure of roses with this dazzling 80″ x 80″ quilt. The pattern features large, scarlet rose blocks, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Spanish Tiles & Kaleidoscopes

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Luana

When you read this newsletter, I will have just landed at Narita Airport outside of Tokyo, and will probably be on the long bus ride into town. I am on my way to the Tokyo Quilt Festival, and yes, I … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Quilting B’s

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Luana

This week’s Free Quilt Pattern is a inspired by the vintage-style unique illustrations of Janet Frisch. The 66″ x 66″ quilt uses 2 panels, that are cut up and pieced with the coordinates from her ‘Quilting B’s’ collection. Combining baby … Continue reading →

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Fire Quilts & Sewapalooza

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Luana

Many thanks to those of you who sent quilts for the victims of the Gatlinburg Tenn fires. I’ve posted some photos of the 60 donated quilts here, and I wanted to share a letter from Kathy at Mission of Love: … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Spirit Horses

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Luana

This week’s exclusive quilt pattern is inspired by the painted ponies of the Southwest, with galloping horse silhouettes, filled with colorful Native American motifs. The Navajo-inspired geometrics and detailed Dream-Catchers give this a wild and beautiful feel…like a galloping mustang! … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Window Shopping in Seville

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Luana

Last summer I visited Andalucia in Spain, and I’d like to share one of my serendipitous photos from that trip. (And a few coordinating eQuilter fabrics in this collage.) This was taken at a shop window in Seville, and the … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Encore Music

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Luana

This week’s Free Quilt Pattern is for Music Lovers and their Musician friends, with a gorgeous textured collection of musical instruments by one of our favorite artists! This 60″ x 76″ quilt is based on 2 panels, which are then … Continue reading →

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Crazy for COLOR

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Luana

Last month Pantone announced their 2017 Color of the Year – a rich mid-tone called “Greenery“. Last week Robert Kaufman Fabrics announced their 2017 Color of the Year – Pink Flamingo. What fun! Can you guess what these Tropical Mid-tone … Continue reading →

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