Author Archives: Luana

A Stitching Revolution

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from Birmingham England, after spending the last couple days at the Festival of Quilts here. It is always fascinating to see how small and large trends develop and evolve, as I travel around the … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Infinite Expressions

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Luana

This week’s exclusive Free Quilt Pattern features our spectacular, digitally printed Artisan Spirit Expressions panel, depicting the heavens in a splendid range of cosmic color. Multicolor nebula squares are alternately set between coordinating chevron blocks, finished with one bold, fiery … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Lotus Therapy

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Luana

As I prepare to fly to England later today, I thought I’d share some images from my day at the Lotus Blossom Festival in the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington DC. Last month during my trip to Sacred Threads, Donna … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Color Flow

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Luana

Caryl Bryer Fallert is an icon and matriarch of the art quilt movement (and the quilt textile industry) because of her stunning use of design and COLOR. Her quilts and her fabric designs have been inspiring us for decades, and … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Holiday Grandeur

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Luana

What is it about a sparkling snow-covered Christmas Tree that is so magical? Is it the quiet beauty of a winter morning after a storm, or the clean classic beauty of the Blue and White color combination? This week’s Free … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Weekend in the Redwoods

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Luana

Happy August! Last night I got home from my quick trip to San Jose in California. Many thanks to all of you who showed up for my lecture – it was great to see you! We all enjoyed the premier … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Winter Wonderland

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Luana

This week’s Free Quilt Pattern celebrates the snowy season, with a peaceful gathering of deer, wolves, owls, moose and polar bears against a sparkling winter landscape. The unique polar wildlife scenes are framed with three hues of delicate snowflake coordinates, … Continue reading →

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Hello from San Jose

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from San Jose, California. I lived here when I was 4 years old! Tomorrow I will be giving my power point lecture on “International Quilt Trends” at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Poppy Picnic

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Luana

Does this remind you of Picnics with Grandma, or the Wizard of Oz? (Poppies and Plaid) Either way, this is such a fun combination of vintage sweetness and contemporary ZING! Our exclusive eQuilter FREE Quilt Pattern has oversized super-detailed Red … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Blue Horse Medicine

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Luana

This week I want to feature another one of my favorite quilts from the quilt festival in Canada last month. In the center of this collage is a photo of “Blue Horse Medicine” by Vanecea Greene who is from Calgary. … Continue reading →

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