Category Archives: Art

June 5 – World Environment Day

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Luana

In one week I will be speaking on the topic of Art & Activism, for World Environment Day in Houston Texas. There will be an engaging presentation and lots of stories. I’ll be bringing several of my environmental/wildlife quilts to … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Mystic Kitty

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Luana

Our best-selling Intricate Illustrated Kitty returns!Behold the green eyes of this mystical kitty, who sees all and knows all, in this week’s Free Quilt Pattern. Use the Coupon Code: MYSTIC on the checkout page to receive $10 off your purchase … Continue reading →

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Full Circle in Durango

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Luana

10 years ago the Gold King Mine spill released approximately three million gallons of toxic wastewater into the Animas River, turning the water yellow-orange and affecting Durango and other communities downstream. The incident highlighted the dangers of abandoned mines, and … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Dragon’s Castle

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Luana

Tonight’s dramatic Free Quilt Pattern features our exclusive Dragon Kingdom scenic panel. Our breathtaking dragon is perched on a rocky height, with a castle and glowing sunset in the distance. To make this 73″ x 81″ bed quilt, you will … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Luana

Our 100 donated comfort quilts from Colorado guilds have arrived in Western North Carolina, and our partners on the ground are so excited to gift these to those who lost everything after Hurricane Helene. They also send their thanks to … Continue reading →

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Save the Planet

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Luana

eQuilter.com was the sponsor of prizes and galleries in Houston, and we appreciated Benartex co-sponsoring Paula Nadelstern‘s quilts, and the “Save the Planet” gallery. This charismatic polar bear was one of the favorite crowd pleasers in the “Save the Planet” … Continue reading →

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Happy Kids & Dogs

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Luana

Having just returned from the 50th Anniversary of the International Quilt Festival in Houston, of course I have to share one of my favorite quilts with you! This exuberant image is “Joyful Spring” by Hiroko and Masanobu Miyama, of Nagano … Continue reading →

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Blooming Mandala

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Luana

Tonight I’ll be arriving in Houston, to photograph the quilt show, and meet up with the quilting community. On the eve of this big show, I’d like to share with you one of my favorite quilts from the Festival of … Continue reading →

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Houston on the Horizon

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Luana

We now have 4 of UK artist Cas Holmes’ books in stock including her brand new title “Soulful Stitch” with Deena Beverley. You can find a video interview with Cas in June, when I visited her home studio in Maidstone … Continue reading →

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New Partner for NC Quilt Drive

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Luana

This weekend we are a sponsor for the “Recharge and Reinvent” online retreat for Quilt Guild leadership, hosted by the Intl Quilt Museum in Lincoln Nebraska. I am speaking towards the end of the retreat tomorrow. Hopefully your guild attended … Continue reading →

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