Category Archives: Art

Brushstrokes and Inspiration

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Luana

When we pursue being an artist, there is a fire in our belly that is longing to be expressed. Where does it come from? Is it always there, just waiting to be ignited? Is it a discovery, like finding one’s … Continue reading →

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Canadian and African Quilts

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Luana

Yesterday I returned from Quilt Canada in Vancouver, just in time for the opening reception of Hollis Chatelain’s West Africa exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. What an inspiring week I’ve had! We’ve become a regular sponsor for both … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Preview – Part 2

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Luana

Quilt Market Preview – Part 2 Here are some of our most favorite collections that we ordered at Quilt Market last weekend. (You can see Part 1 in last Saturday’s newsletter) These will be arriving in the next 2-6 months … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Artist’s Way

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Luana

I am sure by now most of you are familiar with the book “The Artists Way” and the concept of a regular Artists Date for oneself. I have been doing this since I was a design student, and thought it … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Lea McComas – Portrait Workshops

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Luana

This summer I am excited to host TWO portrait workshops by internationally-known and award-winning quilt artist Lea McComas! (She pronounces her first name like “Lee”.) I am featuring some of her best known quilts in the collage above. You can … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Little Women in Tokyo

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Luana

This week I wanted to show you another quilt, from the Little Women exhibit at the Tokyo Quilt Festival. This quilt by Pachiko Yoshida is titled “Little Women 2018”, and it depicts the 4 sisters with 4 totally different personalities, … Continue reading →

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Fun in Our Classroom!

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Luana

We are just wrapping up our first day of Lisa Walton’s workshop here at eQuilter, and Sophie is here learning how to make a fused quilt. Dana is here (our customer service manager) and she brought the most awesome brownies! … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – A Walk in the Garden

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Luana

Last week Sophie and I were in New York City for her Spring Break. We go to the Metropolitan Art Museum every time we are there, and now it is Sophie who insists that we add it to our itinerary. … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Crazy Mandalas

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Luana

One of the reasons I love taking my camera to quilt shows, is so I can share with you some of the mind-blowing talent that is out there making quilts every day. This is why I love introducing non-quilting artist … Continue reading →

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William Morris and Quilting Arts TV

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Luana

If you know me, you know I am just a nut for William Morris and his beautiful designs. Any time one of our vendors offers us a Morris collection, I pounce on it immediately! So I was honored to be … Continue reading →

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