Author Archives: Luana

Free Pattern – Arcadia

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Luana

This week’s Exclusive Free Pattern features brilliant bluebirds and hummingbirds in an abundant garden paradise. A coordinating decorative border stripe of ranunculus, marigolds and flowering vines frame and complete this exquisite, glowing 55″ x 70″ quilt. …featuring the ‘Arcadia’ collection … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – World Water Day

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Luana

I am writing to you tonight from Switzerland, on World Water Day. Tonight was the opening reception for the quilt exhibit “Water is Life”, to bring awareness to the importance of Clean Water around the world, and its impact on … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Michiko Geisha Dance

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Luana

This week’s Free Quilt Pattern features graceful Geishas in a swirl of cherry blossoms with orchids, parasols and cranes, floating on a river of springtime color. Brilliant waves, floral blossoms and wisteria columns add to the richness and detail of … Continue reading →

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Quilts With a Purpose

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from Geneva Switzerland, where I am participating in a quilt exhibit called “Water Is Life”, sponsored by the US Mission to the United Nations here. I volunteered to help install the exhibit, so I … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Horse Country

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Luana

This week’s exclusive Free Quilt Pattern features majestic horses on a peaceful meadow, together with bold mountain landscapes, all digitally printed in exquisite detail. Bordered with a rich Southwest blanket design, this 64″ x 60″ quilt is sure to bring … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Travel Themes

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Luana

This week I am writing to you just before I dash off to the airport. I head for the airport about once a month, but this one trip is extra special. I am participating as an artist and a corporate … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Ballet Bouquet

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Luana

Ballet Fans… you know who you are!… Here is a special 58″ x 66″ Free Quilt Pattern we’ve been saving just for YOU! Silhouettes of 3 graceful Ballerinas, are set in a lush border of Roses. Imagine the dancers on … Continue reading →

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Daylight Savings

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Luana

A reminder that this weekend is the start of Daylight Savings in most of the US states. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead by one hour! Many of us have a hard time losing that hour of sleep and … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – African Sunset

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Luana

For those of us who have a connection to the continent of Africa – through heritage or an amazing travel experience – this wildly popular collection just takes our breath away! These gorgeous ladies are wrapped in African print designs … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Houses and Neighborhoods

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Luana

Larger trends in Home Dec, Graphic Design and Fashion often make their way to the quilt fabric designs in our industry, and also to the quilts themselves. This image collage features a House-themed detail from a Japanese quilt, as seen … Continue reading →

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