Author Archives: Luana

Free Pattern – Orchid Beauty

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern has realistic pink and lavender orchid blossoms in an engineered stripe for the border and diamond inset….set off with a checkerboard of flowers and a tonal Hoffman hand-dye. Featuring the ‘Orchid’ collection by Chong-A … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – China Blue and Hidden Meanings

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Luana

A couple weeks ago I shared a beautiful Imperial Yellow dress from the China exhibit at the Metropolitan Art Museum’s Costume Institute. (New York City) This week I am sharing a dress from another section of the exhibit – the … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Kyoto Blossoms

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Luana

Last week we introduced the ‘Kyoto Blossoms‘ collection by Chong-a Hwang (Timeless Treasures) and the reaction has been HUGE! This gorgeous collectible panel features graceful geishas and parasols in a Japanese garden, with peonies, wisteria, and flying cranes. The panel, … Continue reading →

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Disaster Relief for Nepal and Tibet

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Luana

Thursday night I went to a local fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders, and Nepal/Tibet earthquake survivors. I attended as a corporate sponsor for the event, but also to network regarding possible comfort quilt donations for Nepal. So many of you … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Night at the Opera

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Luana

If you are a dedicated opera fan, or classical music patron, you will want to *jump* on this fabulous quilt design! This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern features the ‘Night at the Opera‘ collection by Maria Kalinowski Famous opera houses … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Goldfinches in the Garden

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Luana

This time of year we know many of you are out in the garden, planting perennials and fertilizing rosebushes, filling bird feeders and hoping your blossoming little patch of heaven will attract colorful birds and butterflies. We also know that … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Previews – Part 2

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Luana

SUMMER/FALL 2015: Part 2 Here are some more exciting designer collections that we saw (and bought!) last weekend at Quilt Market. Watch the newsletters for their arrival over the next several months, or contact eQuilter Customer Service to be notified … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Imperial Bouquet

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern has one of the most luscious floral panels that we’ve ever seen – just dripping with gold metallic details – and set like a jewel in the center of this carefully engineered border. Large-scale … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – China Costume Exhibit

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Luana

I am writing to you from New York City, after a very inspiring weekend of Quilt Market, a New York design show, and the costume exhibit on China at the Metropolitan Museum. It was also one of those travel weeks … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Previews – Part 1

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Luana

Twice a year when we go to Quilt Market, I am asked by so many people “Did you see anything new and exciting?” Of course there is *always* lots of great fabric that we know you’ll love, but the ultimate … Continue reading →

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