Category Archives: Creativity

Creative Nudge – Cosmic Kismet

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Luana

One of our most popular fabric designers is Paula Nadelstern, whose kaleidoscope-inspired mandalas are prized by textile collectors around the world. Over the years I think we have carried 14 different collections designed by Paula, and we’ve sold thousands and … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Scrabble Cabin

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Luana

Scrabble enthusiasts unite! This week’s Exclusive eQuilter pattern is a colorful celebration of the cherished, world-famous word game: Scrabble. Jewel-tone hand dyes are set in log cabin blocks amid a medley of wonderfully detailed Scrabble tiles. This fabulous 60″ x … Continue reading →

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Having Too Much Fun!

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Luana

We’ve had great fun with special visitors this week, with some Modern Quilters and a bus full of Nebraska quilters dropping by! It is always interesting to hear what different quilters have to say when they walk through our warehouse … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter, Happy Passover, Happy Tax Day

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Luana

Recently I went to this year’s QuiltCon to photograph the quilts. (You can see the quilt photos here) I was so impressed with the exponential uptick in the quality and creativity of the quilts this year, we decided to step … Continue reading →

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Creative Catalysts

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Luana

This weekend Sophie and I went to her high school’s production of RENT, which is set in the East Village in New York, during the same time when I lived there. During the years after I left the Garment Industry, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Long Ago and Far Away … in Tokyo

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Luana

For the last few weeks I’ve been showing you Modern Quilts from QuiltCon, so I thought I’d do something completely different this week! Here is an incredibly detailed applique quilt by a Japanese quilter (her name in Kanji characters in … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Shapes Can Be Trends Too!

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Luana

This week I’d like to talk about how Shapes can be a trend, just like a color or a motif can be a trend in fabrics. The trend this week is… The Blob. Well seriously it is about organic shapes … Continue reading →

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Daylight Savings Time

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Luana

Tonight we are providing our Bi-Annual Daylight Savings Service: Time to set your clocks ahead one hour for most states in the US. You might need a little extra coffee if you are reading this on Sunday morning! Yesterday we … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – QuiltCon Best of Show

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Luana

Having just returned from QuiltCon in Savannah Georgia, to photograph the Modern Quilts on display there, I wanted to make sure you all saw the Best of Show quilt by Katherine Jones. She is from the Tasmania MQG in Australia, … Continue reading →

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Bella Venezia

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Luana

This weekend I am writing to you from Venezia. I am on a working vacation, doing textile research, and taking photos of Carnivale. There are many beautiful cities in Europe where the history of their wealth and culture is intimately … Continue reading →

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