Category Archives: Design

Out and About

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Luana

With our sub-zero storm in the rearview mirror, I got out for a couple fun activities in the last 24 hours. Friday night was the opening reception of the Men’s Quilt exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden. … Continue reading →

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Dreaming in the Garden

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Luana

Wow, that was quite a cold snap! This morning was -19 F and the weatherman says it will be a balmy 45 F tomorrow. We hope the storm has passed you by, without any frozen pipes or slips on the … Continue reading →

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The Sewing Season

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Luana

While much of the country is locked in a snowy deep-freeze, people like you and me are happily stitching/quilting/making with a cuppa something hot, staying safe at home. They don’t call this the Sewing Season for nothing! This weekend I … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get This Mardi Started

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Luana

For those of you who like to plan ahead, Mardi Gras is Tuesday Feb 13. Of course the celebration starts a week or two beforehand, depending on which country is hosting your choice of celebrations. I have only been to … Continue reading →

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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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The Music of the Night

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Luana

Do you remember the first time you saw Phantom of the Opera? Was it on Broadway, or a local/traveling production, or perhaps the movie? Have you had a chance to visit the Opera House in Paris that inspired the story? … 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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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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