Author Archives: Luana

Free Pattern – Forest Friends

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Luana

FREE TWIN QUILT PATTERN: This delightful Woodland-themed quilt features charming illustrations of the wildlife you would find in the woods near a suburban or rural home…we have all of these animals around Boulder! The Fox, Owl, Squirrel, Fawn, Raccoon and … Continue reading →

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Quilts for Nepal

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Luana

Today our first batch of donated comfort quilts is on the way to Nepal! We have about 50 quilts so far, including several made by our staff, so I want to thank all of you who have sent a quilt, … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Reindeer Sparkle

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Luana

The first time we saw this Reindeer Panel at Quilt Market, we knew it would be a SMASH HIT! We had such a hard time choosing between the rich jeweltone colors, that we decided to offer ALL 3 in this … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Telling a Story

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Luana

Sunday night I returned home from my weekend at the Not Fade Away conference, and my visit to the Sacred Threads exhibit. The two events go together so well, because Not Fade Away encourages quilters to tell their stories and … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Sea Turtles

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Luana

This bold quilt is full of texture and Aboriginal-inspired patterns, with the main print so colorful and ingenious, it is hard to believe this quilt only uses 3 fabrics! Sea turtles swim through a sea of circles, symbols and dots, … Continue reading →

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Every Quilt Has a Story

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Luana

I am writing to you from the Washington DC area, at the Not Fade Away conference put on by Quilt Alliance. (In Herndon VA, near Dulles Airport) Before I leave for a full Saturday of conference panels and workshops, I … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Sound of the Woods

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern has a very modern design, with glimpses of tree silhouettes in geometric blocks that mimic stained glass. The color palette of Earth and Sky gives this soothing meditative quality, evoking a walk in the … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Face of Pluto

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Luana

The celebrity of the moment is… Pluto! All eyes are on the enigmatic photo of the small icy dwarf planet which was beamed back to Earth by the New Horizons probe after a 3 billion mile journey to the outer … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Fall Reflections

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Luana

This free quilt pattern brings back memories of Autumn days spent by the water, with brilliant foliage reflecting on a lake, blue skies and blue waters, distant silhouetted peaks, chilly nights and ….those last few beautiful sunny days of the … Continue reading →

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Design Trend Update

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Luana

One of the big trends in design is the influence of art and culture from Mexico. This is part of the reason why I just had to go down to the quilt festival in Mexico City earlier this year…to see … Continue reading →

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