Author Archives: Luana

Free Pattern – Radiant Roses

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Luana

Capture the magic of summer sunshine with this dazzling 55″ x 74″ Radiant Roses quilt. The Free Pattern features large, lush and fiery roses, surrounded by scarlet rose petals and a brilliant striped border print – an eQuilter Exclusive! …featuring … Continue reading →

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Yvonne Porcella – A Remembrance

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Luana

The Quilting World lost one of its luminaries and founding mothers earlier this week – Yvonne Porcella was making art from her hospital bed in the last days of her life – an artist to the end and still excited … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Curious Cows

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Luana

Full of curiosity, the cows in this 49″ x 63″ barnyard quilt are making friends with all the other animals! Squirrels, swans, chicks, cats and dogs all want to join the fun. So don’t be shy! Gather up these light-hearted … Continue reading →

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Cuba and Churchill, Frida and Diego

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Luana

The deadline for our Cuban Arts Tour is about to snap shut, so if you want to join us please sign up online NOW! … we still have a few open seats. Be sure to include your contact info if … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Aussie Mates

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Luana

Your favorite little person will be hopping with happiness over this adorable 42″ x 58″ Down Under quilt, with a Koala, Kangaroos, Emu, Pelican, Parrot, Possum, and more smiling Australian critters. Colorful Tree Frogs alternate with animal names in the … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Black & White & POP!

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Luana

One of the great trends going on now in quiltmaking is all about COLOR – Graphic modern quilts are using that old Black + White + Color combination. Here is a Black + White + Orange quilt made up of … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Bejeweled

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Luana

This week’s 64″ x 74″ exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern showcases Caryl’s painterly textures in a modern pieced design. Shimmering diamonds and crystalline shapes ‘pop’ against the black backdrop in this eye-catching beauty! As you probably know, Caryl is an icon … Continue reading →

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Men and Quilts

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Luana

Last night I went to the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum’s opening reception for “No Girls Allowed” – the 13th biennial exhibition of quilts made by men. It was juried by our friend Bill Gardner, and it was SO much fun … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Draw Near

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Luana

This week’s Free Pattern is a 50″ x 69″ wallhanging that glorifies the life of an artist! Due to popular demand, we’ve restocked a favorite collection, celebrating the joys of drawing and coloring. As adults rediscover the meditative qualities of … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Mommy’s Little Helpers

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from the lobby of an airport hotel in Denver. I had 2 flights canceled today, and I decided to crash at a local hotel and catch an early flight. Oh the joys of travel! … Continue reading →

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