Author Archives: Luana

Free Pattern – Happy New Year

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Luana

It’s not too early to plan for New Years Eve when you’re a quilter! Put on a little Cole Porter, pop the bubbly, and snap up this collectible panel to celebrate many New Years to come. Black White and Pewter … Continue reading →

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Every Day is a Gift

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Luana

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to one of our oldest friends in the industry. I learned Friday that Vic Dadika (Sales Manager for Northcott US) died last Wednesday. My very first fabric buying appointment at my … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Sunflower Flourish

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Luana

The Summer Solstice is almost upon us, and the abundance of the season is unfolding in our gardens, but before you know it we’ll be celebrating the Harvest season at the end of summertime. This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Pastel Confections

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Luana

Travel can bring us some of the most exciting inspirations for our creative work, and museums are often the fountainhead for a whole series of works that are inspired by another era. Knowing how many of you love to work … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Greeting the Moon

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Luana

This Bonus Free Pattern is a quiet scene with 2 cranes gazing at the rising moon, in sophisticated shades of Gray and Ivory, with accents of Lacquer Red. Swirling waves and misty fog add to the contemplative nature of this … Continue reading →

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Danube Blues or Strauss March?

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Luana

This week I am writing to you from the musical city of Vienna in Austria. After saving up United points and hotel points all year, (free tickets! Whoo-hoo!) we are on a musical tour to celebrate Sam’s scholarship to music … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Saint Nicholas

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern captures the moment when Santa Claus, Kris Kringle, aka Saint Nicholas pauses to visit with his woodland friends in a silent snowy landscape. Bluejays, Chickadees and gentle Deer gather around, set in silver glittery … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Diego and Frida

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Luana

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo had a powerfully intense creative relationship. It is hard to imagine how two such strong artistic personalities made a life together, but they both created a body of work that was strongly influenced by the … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Poinsettia Bouquet

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Luana

This beautiful Christmastime wallhanging features a stunning Poinsettia panel, with a color story of Pink, Red and Green set off by a Black and Charcoal backdrop. Tiny floral sprigs and holly leaves form boughs of holiday greenery, in the engineered … Continue reading →

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Nepal, Athens and Vienna

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Luana

Last week we were a corporate sponsor for a fundraiser for the Nepal Earthquake and Doctors Without Borders. On behalf of our customers, we made a $2000 donation targeted to relief efforts already on the ground in Nepal. The fundraiser … Continue reading →

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