Author Archives: Luana

Free Pattern – Springtime in Paris

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Luana

Travel back in time in with these glamorous retro girls, to the City of Light …and the romance of a blossoming Springtime in France. Stroll along the River Seine, to the Eiffel Tower, and linger at a charming sidewalk café … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Peacocks and Love

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Luana

What is it about Peacocks that excites our imagination? Big beautiful panels featuring these regal birds, have been a huge ongoing trend in the last year. We’ve seen collectors seeking everything from the simple woodcut block printed peacocks from India, … Continue reading →

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Monsoon May

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Luana

We seem to have entered the monsoon season here in Boulder – and we wish we could send some of this rain to you all in California! After our big floods a year and a half ago, we watch those … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Fruits of the Vine

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern takes you to a country landscape with a bottle or two of wine, crystal goblets, and a view of the distant vineyards…all in the cool shade of a grape arbor. This lovely vignette beckons … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Secret Garden Quilts

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Luana

Quilters are mixing and matching fabrics like never before! Florals, geometrics, yarn-dyed plaids and batiks are combined in ways that would make the Quilt Police shudder 20 years ago. These days, we just have fun and combine the colors and … Continue reading →

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Sunshine in Portland

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Luana

By the time you read this, I’ll be at the Portland Airport, waiting to fly home from the SAQA Fiberlandia conference. Usually it rains in Portland, but they are having a drought too, so it was mild and sunny this … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Running Free

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Luana

Feel the wind in your hair as you gallop across the prairie with this herd of wild horses…by internationally acclaimed wildlife artist Jody Bergsma. We’ve paired Jody’s fluid style with the gorgeous textures of Sandscapes – tonal stone textures with … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Creative Mash-Up

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Luana

Creativity is often interdisciplinary. While some try to keep different art forms separate and distinct, others are inspired by the possibilities of melding 2 or more art forms. Humans naturally try to divide their world into polarized segments… light and … Continue reading →

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Sharing and Snooping

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Luana

Next weekend I will be at the SAQA Conference in Portland OR – Fiberlandia! Hopefully I will see many of you there! This morning I was very lucky to attend the dress rehearsal for the Boulder Philharmonic’s concert tonight, featuring … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Butterfly Oasis

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Luana

Is there anything more refreshing than a stroll in a lush Japanese flower garden? Is there anything more delightful than an Asian stylized Butterfly design? Yes! – when it is embellished with gold metallic details – and set in a … Continue reading →

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