Category Archives: Color

Creative Nudge – Narita Temple

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Luana

Our creative inspirations are often serendipitous – a combinations of motifs or colors that catches our eye by chance. Sometimes, when we are really lucky, we are inspired by the work of another artist whose work points us in a … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Artisan Whispers

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Luana

As you may have guessed, I have not shared ALL of my photos from my trip to India last Fall. Every once in awhile I'll pull out an image that tells a story, and inspires a quilt. On the 8th … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Corsets, Bows and Roses

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Luana

One of the things I love to do when visiting the great museums around the world, is to photograph how painters have indicated the sheen, draping and embellishments of fabric in portraits. The lavish gowns of the wealthy and powerful … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Passion for Taupe

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Luana

I am a color person. I like bright colors, and lots of 'em. However through my career as a fabric purveyor, I've been reminded over and over that there are many of you who love neutrals. When we first started … Continue reading →

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Paula Nadelstern and Cosmic Jewels

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Luana

This eye-popping quilt is an eQuilter Exclusive Design, made from Paula Nadelstern's latest kaleidoscope-inspired collection "Palindromes". Gazing into the symmetry of this 60" x 60" quilt design, you'll see exploding stars and cosmic galaxies…to boldly go where no quilter has … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Dreaming of Spring

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Luana

It is the time of year when lots of exciting things are percolating in the background, as we impatiently wait for signs of Spring. This year especially, with all the crazy weather and endless snowstorms, I can only imagine what … Continue reading →

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Olympic Patchwork

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Luana

I think by now every quilter in the world knows that the graphics for the Sochi Olympics in Russia are the image of a diamond patchwork quilt. We've had many queries from quilters asking if this fabric is available, if … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Spike It Up

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Luana

I am writing to you from Las Vegas, where I am attending a fashion trade show, checking out the textile trends for 2015! This week I am sharing some color inspiration with you from the Tokyo Quilt Festival. This is … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Star Power

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Luana

Above is a detail from the 3rd place quilt in the "WA" category, at the recent Tokyo Quilt Festival. I just love the interplay of colors in this piece, but I also love the contrast of the stripes and the … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – The Power of Hex

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Luana

They say that good things come in small packages, and the quilted handbag display at the Tokyo Quilt Festival is a great example of this homily. This section of the quilt show is always packed, because everyone wants to see … Continue reading →

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