Author Archives: Luana

Free Pattern – Sun Valley

Join the song and dance of Kokopelli in this week’s Free Exclusive Quilt Pattern, featuring one of the hottest color trends in the design world. This complementary color story vibrates with warm Terra Cotta textures, played against the cool Turquoise … Continue reading

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Hello from Washington DC

This weekend I am writing to you from Washington DC. I am on the Steering Committee for the Color Marketing Group’s final palette this year. But also I am here in DC to participate in the democratic process. Friday I … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Royal Peacock Palace

Return to a time of elegance with this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern, featuring a jewel-tone Peacock and graceful stone fountain with botanic and floral details. The collection ‘Palais Jardin’ means ‘Palace Garden’ in French, and this evocative quilt … Continue reading

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The Four Elements – Earth, Air, Fire & Water

In ancient astrology, the world is divided up into Four Elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Creativity too can have elemental expressions. Fire burns through us to express our vision. Earth grounds us and awakens the senses. Air gives us … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Stars and Stripes Forever

Happy Labor Day! … a federal holiday since 1894, honoring the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength and prosperity of this country. Our Free Quilt Pattern also honors those American workers, with an … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Santa’s Helpers

We all know that Santa has lots of helpers, but who knew that they could be this adorable? This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern features some very special Christmas Elves who are busy making toys, trimming the tree, and … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Divine Dahlias

Inspiration is everywhere if you pay attention. Last time I upgraded my smart phone (a couple years ago) I made the camera my top priority, and I’ve been reaping the benefits ever since. Wherever I go, when I see something … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Rule the Road

When we saw this Motorcycle panel several months ago (and placed an order), we all let out a gasp together – “OMG….How AWESOME!” The artist Jeff really put in a fantastic amount of detail, from the tire tracks to the … Continue reading

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Just Around the Corner….

The kids are back at school here in Boulder, and I imagine most kids will return to classrooms by the Labor Day weekend. Can Pumpkin Lattes be too far behind? No matter, quilters have been working on their Halloween and … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Mermaidens

Journey to the magical underwater world of these sweet little Mermaids, in this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern. Each young Mermaiden is holding an underwater treasure like a Starfish, Seashell or Anemone. This 51″ x 61″ quilt pattern starts … Continue reading

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