Category Archives: Animals

Flying Across the Pond Tonight

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Luana

It’s time for the biggest quilt festival in Europe – the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK! When you read this newsletter I’ll be halfway across the Atlantic on my way to England. eQuilter is a major sponsor of this … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Full Moon Reflections

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Luana

This Friday many of you may see a 103 minute total Lunar Eclipse, billed as the longest eclipse in a century! It will be completely visible over Eastern Africa, and Central Asia, seen rising over South America, Western Africa, and … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Northern Light Wolves

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Luana

Here’s a great way to cool off from the Summer heat … this exclusive Free Quilt Patternfeatures an impressionist icy landscape and a Wolf Pack on the move. A Full Moon, Snowy Peak and Northern Lights shimmer in the distance. Start with … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Beautiful Sweden

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Luana

Originally published in newsletter 7-11-18: I am writing to you from an airport hotel in Stockholm, and early tomorrow Sophie and I will start our journey home. The haunting melodies and foot-tapping harmonies of Swedish fiddlers will be with us … Continue reading →

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Announcing the LOVE YOUR MOTHER Artists!

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Luana

Hello and Happy Summer! Last week I shared with you a Quilting Arts TV clip about trends from the Tokyo Quilt Festival. This week you’ll see a 2nd clip which features my own art quilts, including a new Polar Bear … Continue reading →

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Coastal Canada Quilts

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Luana

I am just now catching my breath after the quick trip up to Canada last week! Every year the quilt exhibit grows in quality and quantity, and I especially love to see the quilts that express the things that are … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Call of the Wild Mystic Owl

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Luana

Celebrate your love of the North Woods Wilderness and Mountain Wildlife, with this week’s Exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern. This majestic digitally printed panel features a Horned Owl in flight, surrounded by a misty cabin and mountain wilderness background. Add … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of The Wild

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Luana

As you may recall, over New Years I was on a photo safari in Tanzania, and it was one of those experiences that haunts me. Some of the most amazing encounters on that trip were closeup moments with Lions, Cheetahs … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Furr Ever Friends

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Luana

What’s your favorite – Cats or Flowers? In this week’s Free Quilt Pattern you don’t have to choose… you can have it all… Cats in the Garden! This delightful 61″ x 69″ quilt combines 2 of our most popular themes … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Bison Country

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Luana

The Spirit of the Bison still roams the high plains, and this week’s Free Quilt Pattern gives us a breathtaking view of the Buffalo Spirit. The central panel captures a pair of bison with the details that can only be … Continue reading →

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