Category Archives: Animals

Foxy Babies

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Luana

As you probably know I have recently returned from Bear Camp in a remote area of Alaska. Unfortunately the day I got home I had symptoms and then tested positive for Covid. After all this time, it finally got me … Continue reading →

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Happy National Dog Day!

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Luana

I’ve just come home from my trip to Alaska, photographing the Brown Bears (Coastal Grizzly Bears) and also visiting with the Homer Quilt Guild. I had a fantastic time in Bear Camp, and besides amazing viewing of the bears, it … Continue reading →

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Back to Civilization

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from Homer Alaska. I have just spent a mind-blowing 4 days at Bear Camp at Lake Clark National Park, among the bears ( and foxes) with no wifi or cell service. I slept in … Continue reading →

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Pop Queen

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Luana

When I travel to quilt festivals and quilt exhibits in other countries, one of my favorite things is to find the quilts that express the maker’s home country and native culture. The Festival of Quilts is the largest quilt festival … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Meow

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Luana

Hmm, which kitty shall I choose today?The Orange Tiger, the Calico, the Gray Stripe, the Bengal or the mysterious Black Cat? To make this 52″ x 57″ quilt design, you will start with the 36″ x 44″ Block Panel with … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Night Owls

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Luana

This one is for all you fellow Night Owls who stay up late shopping and sewing in your jammies. You know who you are! To make this 62″ x 62″ quilt design, you will star by cutting up the 24″ … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Northern Peaks

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Luana

Today’s special Free Quilt Pattern features grizzly bears gathering amongst the tall pines and mountain peaks in a stunning Northwoods landscape, with Melanie’s distinctive alcohol ink painting technique. To make this 53″ x 66″ scenic quilt, you will start with … Continue reading →

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Flowers, Fruit & Pollinators

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Luana

Wednesday night I am flying to Birmingham England, for the Festival of Quilts. They are celebrating their 20th anniversary and I am excited to photograph the quilt exhibit this year. This has been the biggest show for Europe for many … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – William Morris Cats

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Luana

We have noticed there is a distinctive crossover when it comes to serious Cat lovers, and William Morris aficionados…so you can imagine our excitement when we first saw this collection of beautifully illustrated kitties set in lush Morris botanical backgrounds! … Continue reading →

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Tea & Cakes in the Garden

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Luana

A couple months ago I used one of my latent fabric superpowers, and helped to save this beautiful collection from an untimely demise. I had ordered the whole luscious collection – hyperventilating with excitement – many months ago. Then we … Continue reading →

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