Category Archives: Creativity

Collecting, and Creative Dreaming

Posted on July 15, 2023 by Luana

Have you noticed fabric designs and collections seem to come and go more quickly these days? More of our suppliers are producing collections that are “One-and-Done” – i.e. we have to order up front what we think will sell because … 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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Buzzing with Creativity

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Luana

Happy Pride Month! Our shelves are bursting with Rainbow and Pride fabric designs. Sunday June 4 is National Hug Your Cat Day – but I am sure you were going to snuggle with your kitty anyway today, right? If you … Continue reading →

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Lava Lamps are Groovy, Baby

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Luana

Tonight I am sharing with you one of my favorite whimsical quilts from QuiltCon, by Australian maker Molli Sparkles. (Quilted by Leanne Harvey) I have set her “Lava Lamps” in a collage of fabrics currently in stock, to show how … Continue reading →

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National Quilting Day

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Luana

Today Saturday March 18 is “National Quilting Day” which I hope you all were able to celebrate by working on your next quilt project! This is every year on the 3rd Saturday of March. Having been a quilter for over … Continue reading →

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The Language of Color

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Luana

Happy March! SPRING is just around the corner! Color is at the heart of everything we do at eQuilter. We know that you respond to color emotionally, and there is a hunger for new color trends expressed in high quality … Continue reading →

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QuiltCon was a Blast!

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Luana

I am writing to you on my flight from Atlanta to Denver, flying back home from QuiltCon in Atlanta Georgia. Wow, so much energy and so many smiles and hugs! eQuilter is a Gold sponsor so we are so happy … Continue reading →

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Quilters Just Wanna Have Fun

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Luana

Many of you, I am sure, have a copy of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Hers was one of the first widely read how-to books on developing Creativity. Julia has encouraged us to plan a weekly creative play date … Continue reading →

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Good for Your Health

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Luana

This week I was thinking about all the places I’ve traveled where the local gourmet delicacies or drinks were touted as ‘good for your health’. This includes Guinness in Ireland, Whiskey in Scotland, Red Wine like Pinot Noir, Balsamic Vinegar … Continue reading →

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