Category Archives: Creativity

What’s Your Color?

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Luana

Someone was recently asking me to speak to their group about Color Theory, confusing my background in Color Trend Forecasting. But actually what I am even more interested in sharing, is the concept of Color Intuition. You may be familiar … Continue reading →

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As the Clock Ticks Down to Midnight…..

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Luana

My Inbox is full of emails reviewing what happened in 2023. It is interesting to review some of those lists, but for many of us 2023 was a difficult year. I am always excited to start a New Year, but … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Kaleidoscope Garden

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Luana

This quick-and-easy Free Quilt Pattern is a riot of color, set off by borders of crisp Black and White Gingham Checks. Summer blossoms are exploding off the white background, giving the illusion of a lush 3-D garden in bright sunlight. … Continue reading →

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As 2023 Winds Down….

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Luana

Happy Kwanzaa! Over the next few days, for those of you placing orders over $100…besides Free Shipping, we will include the Year-End “Good News” Newsletter booklet from Mission of Love. (As quantities last.) We have partnered with Mission of Love … Continue reading →

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Prayers for Peace

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Luana

Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah or Solstice this time of year…it is a time for family gatherings and prayers for Peace. As I have continued my mother’s genealogy research and discovered a long line of Quakers who came … Continue reading →

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Mail Order and the Holidays

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Luana

This time of year many of us are ordering online and receiving packages. I had my own mailorder customer experience this week that drive me bonkers – and it reminded me why we start this business in the first place! … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Baby Safari

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Luana

This adorable Baby Animal collection continues to sell out, and we managed to find the very last remaining yardage from the manufacturer. So don’t miss out! “Sweet” – is the word that comes to mind with this Baby Animal artwork … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Rooster Meadow

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Luana

Tonight’s Free eQuilter Pattern features celebrated artist David Galchutt’s ‘Rooster Meadow’ collection displaying bright sunny colors adorned with floral mandalas. To make this 49″ x 64″ quilt pattern, you’ll start with the 24″ x 44″ framed panel, and add coordinating … Continue reading →

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DecoBob Thread & Museum of Fine Arts

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Luana

This week we are introducing a new line of DecoBob thread – the 80 weight cottonized poly thread from Wonderfil. This very fine but strong thread disappears into your quilt or applique – the right balance of delicacy and strength. … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Allure

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Luana

Tonight’s Free Quilt Pattern features a graceful peacock and cascading feathers, illustrated with Melanie Samra’s distinctive alcohol ink painting technique. To make this 59″ x 64″ distinctive quilt, you will start with the atmospheric 24″ x 44″ panel. We’ve combined … Continue reading →