Author Archives: Luana

Free Pattern – Dahlia Garden

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern will earn you brownie points with it’s eye-popping “Wow!” factor, with hyper-realistic digital printed large scale flowers. The window seems to be opening, beckoning you to take a walk in this exquisitely detailed garden … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Aloha Bear Hugs

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from Honolulu, where I am visiting Paul’s 92 year old mother. She lives alone now, since we lost Paul’s dad, so we worry about her. She is keeping herself busy by knitting slippers and … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Classic Cars

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Luana

This classic car 42″ x 52″ wallhanging will be treasured by your favorite collector or vintage automobile enthusiast. Detailed antique car frames are stylishly accompanied by automobile themed blenders and an allover car print; a transportation classic! …featuring the ‘Classic … Continue reading →

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Our Hearts to Paris

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Luana

I am writing to you from my hotel in San Diego, where I am attending the Color Marketing Group International Summit. Yesterday afternoon as the news started to trickle in, about something terrible that happened in Paris, we all felt … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Kimmidoll Yoriko

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern features a beautiful Nobuko Kokeshi panel, surrounded by smaller, decorative Kokeshi dolls. The 54″ x 60″ collectable quilt is sure to bring luck and good fortune to friends and family! We’ve combined these new … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – The Power of Orange

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Luana

Here is another collage of quilts from the Quilt Festival in Houston. What is your first impression of these quilts? Bright! But also, what they have in common is the color Orange. Many of us have been trained not to … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Loralie Sweetie

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Luana

What is Sugary Sweet but has no calories? This Free Pattern featuring Loralie’s ‘Sweetie’ collection! Designer Loralie’s whimsical and slightly goofy ladies are dressed in their favorite candies, posing in strategically placed Jelly Beans, Peppermint Stripes, Candy Corn, Lemon Drops … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Season

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Luana

We’ve lived in our house for 20 years, and the trees we planted in the new yard have grown up now…producing lots of lovely shade in the summer, beautiful colors in the Fall, and now…tons of leaves on the ground! … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Paws of Valor

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern features the dogs who serve in the military…those canine companions who sniff out bombs and keep their troops safe. You may have recently seen the movie “Max” which follows the life of one of … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – NASA and Kenya

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Luana

Tonight I am writing you from Houston – again! After spending a week at Quilt Market and Festival, I flew home for a few days, then flew back to Houston for a conference on the NASA / Engineers Without Borders … Continue reading →

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