Author Archives: Luana

Free Pattern – Craftsman

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Luana

It’s time to get to work, on this beautifully detailed Tool-themed quilt; our exclusive Free Quilt Pattern of the week. Measuring Tapes, Hammers, Paintbrushes, Saws, Wrenches, Chisels, Screwdrivers and Drills are all part of the story here, and we bet … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Love Your Mother

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Luana

Sometimes our art is more powerful than words. Often Artist-Activists can say things visually, that cannot be said in print or in speech. My experience making Rocky Mountain Poison for the Water is Life exhibit (premiered at the United Nations … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Laurel Burch Mythical Jungle

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Luana

Laurel Burch may no longer be with us, but her Spirit is still alive and vibrant, expressed through her joyful artwork and brilliant palette of colors. She is still one of our most popular designers, and we are delighted that … Continue reading →

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Love Your Mother

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Luana

This week we were mopping up pools of drool around the office, as we passed around the new Limerick Linen from Kaufman. This stuff is so yummy, you won’t even care that you can’t decide what to do with it! … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Tulip Festival

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Luana

Imagine wading through colorful fields of Tulips, in this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern. Whether you fantasize visiting these fields in Washington, Oregon, California or Holland, this quilt invites you to stroll through a rainbow of Floral Bliss. Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – La Vie en Rose

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Luana

People often ask me where is my favorite place that I have traveled to in the past. Gosh that is like asking me to pick a favorite child. Impossible! An easy answer would be …the last place I visited. The … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Harmony Garden Star

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Luana

Hydrangeas abound in this week’s Free eQuilter pattern. The soft colors of the large scale center panel are echoed in the paisleys and coordinates, along with favorite Viola velvet tonal accents. The luscious outside border frames the quilt and harmonizes … Continue reading →

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Happy Summertime!

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Luana

Today we are home, sharing a quiet birthday celebration with our daughter Sophie who is turning 15 today. Her birthday request is to go see Wonder Woman! My summer vegetable garden is in, and the heat is pushing my tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Paris Prism

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Luana

Celebrate the City of Light with this stunning tribute to PARIS: This week’s exclusive eQuilter FREE Quilt Pattern. If you’ve been to Paris, you know that the Eiffel Tower and the city itself are sparkling with a magic and sophistication … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – On Pegasus Wings

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Luana

Hello from Cleveland! Today I was in the studio to film a couple more segments for the PBS show “Fresh Quilting” for Modern Quilters. My first 2 segments on the current season are on our video page here. I watched … Continue reading →

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