Category Archives: Art

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 – 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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Attention Crazy Geniuses

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Luana

I’ve been sewing all week which is making me very happy. It is too hot to be out and about so I’d rather stay indoors at my machine until the temperatures drop. I am getting “Back to School” emails in … 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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Pretty Things

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Luana

Sometimes I just want to look at pretty things. It makes me happy to see lovely art, clever design, delicious colors, and sometimes vintage items that were made with a tender hand for a different era. So besides walking through … Continue reading →

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Happy Summer Solstice!

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Luana

Today I have lots of eye candy and inspiration for you! Several photos are up on my photo pages, from my trip to Quilt Canada in Halifax Nova Scotia. Here is a a detail shot (above) of Megan Harper’s “Spring … Continue reading →

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Sleeping Beauty Castle – Le Chateau d’Usse

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Luana

Last week I shared photos from my few days in Amsterdam, and posted photos for you on my photo pages. This week I am working on photos from the Nantes quilt festival, and my brief foray into the Loire River … Continue reading →

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