Author Archives: Luana

Creative Nudge – Light and Dimension

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Luana

I am writing to you from the Dairy Barn in Athens Ohio, where today I am lecturing on International Quilt Trends. I have to write this before I go see the Quilt National exhibit, so my comments on the show … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Think Positive Animal Wishes

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Luana

One of our specialties here at eQuilter is a large selection of Baby and Kid Panels,and this fun FREE quilt pattern is a great use of a wild animal panel with happy friendly creatures. Each block has a cheerful encouraging … Continue reading →

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Practice Makes Perfect

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Luana

This week on Sept 2nd I will be giving a power point lecture at the Dairy Barn in Athens Ohio. If you haven’t seen the Quilt National exhibit yet, please join me and stay for the exhibit before it closes … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – A Horse Breed Apart

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern is a very special theme – with gorgeous detailed Horses set in portrait vignettes – for the Horse Lover in your life! Equestrians of all levels will be delighted by this panel featuring eight … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Snowshill Collection

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Luana

Quilters love to collect – not just fabric – but also threads, buttons, thimbles, scissors, cats, teacups, magazines, and… well, you know what I mean! Often a lifelong art collector will donate their collection to an art museum. Sometimes a … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Mandalay Elegance

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Luana

What is it about Asian Florals that captures our imagination, and makes us reach out to touch the fabric? These Japanese designs, inspired by vintage kimonos, whisper from a fragrant garden of manicured elegance. In this free 44″ x 60″ … Continue reading →

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Creative Genius

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Luana

I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. My kids are back in school! Sam has an audition tomorrow, and Sophie has an audition in a week, but otherwise we are headed back to a … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Holiday Flourish

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern features an opulent holiday wreath in shades of Cranberry Red, Snowy White, Pewter Gray and Silver Metallic. Poinsettias, Holly Berries and draped Strings of Pearls give the focus wreath an elegant look, surrounded by … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Turtle Bay

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Luana

This week I am sharing with you the beautiful work of Claudia Pfeil, whose piece “Turtle Bay” won Best Pictorial Quilt at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK. If you went to the AQS show last week, you may … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Summer Beach Party

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Luana

Summer may be coming to an end, but you can hang onto the beach memories forever with this free quilt pattern, featuring scenes from a coastal vacation. Bright beach umbrellas, old-fashioned changing huts, colorful kites, footprints in the sand, pebbles … Continue reading →