Author Archives: Luana

Creative Nudge – Crazy for Asian

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Luana

This week I am editing my photos from China and slowly posting more on my photo pages. One of my image folders is “Chinese Art” because everywhere I go, I take photos of art, design and color that are inspiring … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Running Free

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Luana

The romance of the open prairie is calling in this week’s Free Quilt Pattern, with Wild Horses galloping across a grassy plain. This 53″ x 62″ has a Hoffman digital panel, Hoffman coordinates (Tooled Leather and Belt Buckles) and a … Continue reading →

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Tokyo and France

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Luana

I hope you caught the Midweek Creative Nudge on Wednesday. If not you can review on our blog! I posted a link to some inspirational photos of art in China, and told about our visit to Sophie’s orphanage. As always, … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Ocean Paradise

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Luana

Escape to the calm clear waters of a tropical coral reef inthis week’s eQuilter Exclusive Free Pattern Design. A sea turtle glides through the reef with sunlight glittering through the waves above, and colorful fish fill the bottom of this … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Crazy for Asian

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Luana

This week I am editing my photos from China and slowly posting more on my photo pages. One of my image folders is “Chinese Art” because everywhere I go, I take photos of art, design and color that are inspiring … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Locomotion

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Luana

Hey TRAIN fans – you know who you are – this one’s for YOU! Enjoy the romance of cross-country Train Travel in this week’s Free Quilt Pattern, with a central panel, train engine blocks, and detailed coordinates like Railroad Tracks, … Continue reading →

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New Year – New Projects

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Luana

As I write to you today, we are finishing up another Charity Sewing Day with a fantastic group of ladies who not only show up to sew quilt tops, but they take them home to finish, and bring them back … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Fractal Finishes

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern is visual poetry on the theme of Stone and Wood, with some exquisite Nature-inspired Fractals to pull it all together. To make this 62″ x 77″ quilt, start with our own digital printed … Continue reading →

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We’ll Never Forget

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Luana

Today I want to share with you the highlight of our trip to China. Many of you have written to me asking about Sophie’s return to her orphanage. It was profoundly emotional, especially for Sophie, because she has never visited … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Lovely Pansies

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Luana

What could be more fun, on a Winter afternoon, than piecing blocks with beautiful Spring flowers? Our traditional quilters will love making this pieced Pansy Star quilt, from this week’s Free Quilt Pattern. The large Star blocks are set on … Continue reading →

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