Author Archives: Luana

Creative Nudge – Africa Rising

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Luana

Last night I arrived home, after spending the weekend at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK. This is the biggest quilt festival in Europe and it is great to see all the European and UK flavors of creativity as … Continue reading →

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Mesmerized by the Maestro

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Luana

I am writing to you this weekend as I am in transit to the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK. I spent a few days in Lucca Italy while attending the Puccini Opera Festival (checking out the costumes for Turandot … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – My Rose Garden

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Luana

Your Free eQuilter Pattern this week features breathtaking Summer Garden Roses from Elizabeth’s Studio, digital printed with exquisite detail, framed by an exquisite, white tonal background and set against delicate rose hand dyes. The sunny, sun-drenched colors of summer come … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Opera Festival

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from Lucca Italy where I’ve joined a group of opera buffs for the Puccini Opera Festival. I am on my way to the Birmingham UK Festival of Quilts, but I am taking a little … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Outdoor Adventures

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Luana

Here’s a snuggly, outdoor themed quilt that will keep you warm while reminiscing about your favorite camping adventures! This week’s Free Quilt Pattern is a celebration of all things outdoors for your favorite traveler or wilderness explorer. Filled with adorable … Continue reading →

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Making and Breaking Rules

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Luana

This week I am writing to you from the Quilt House – the International Quilt Study Center & Museum in Lincoln Nebraska. Sophie and I drove 8 hours yesterday so we could be here today for a panel discussion about … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Holiday Flourish Angel

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Luana

Your free exclusive eQuilter pattern features Peggy Toole’s wonderfully detailed Angel Panel, surrounded by festive Holiday ornaments and rich metallic coordinates. The graceful Angel’s music announces the coming holiday with wishes of Joy and Peace. Share her Holiday spirit with … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Spanish Horses

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Luana

Last week I came back from Andalusia, and one of my favorite day trips was a visit to a farm near Jerez. This is the area where they make sherry wine, raise the famous Spanish bulls, and it is also … Continue reading →

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Dear Friends…

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Luana

After 30 hours of travel and a 4 hour delay at Newark, I arrived home at 1:30 am this morning. I am writing this before I drive up to Estes Park to hear Sophie play a solo in a recital … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – A Tale of Two Kitties

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Luana

Your eQuilter exclusive pattern this week celebrates our favorite Felines, together with birds, goldfish and plenty of paisleys. These special kitties will capture your ‘cat fancy’ with their colorful and playful poses. Don’t miss out – your new ‘Tale of … Continue reading →

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