Category Archives: Design

Modern Creativity & Egyptian Revival

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Luana

Last night we had a few inches of snow before I left the office which caught me by surprise. As I drove home in the dark, squinting through the icy windshield to the dark road, I realized that my headlights … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Dragon’s Castle

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Luana

We are still celebrating the Year of the Dragon (Lunar New Year) withthis week’s dramatic Free Quilt Pattern, featuring our exclusive Dragon scenic panel. Our breathtaking dragon is perched on a rocky height, with a castle and glowing sunset in … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Notion….

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Luana

Bet you didn’t know that I worked as a personal shopper to the rich and famous in Beverly Hills, to put myself through design school in Los Angeles. Yes, I was a specialty sales person at Joseph Magnin, first in … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Victorian Kitty

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Luana

This delightful Victorian Kitty gazes directly at you with golden eyes, and garlands of lush flowers on a silk top hat. This week’s exclusive Free Quilt Design is full of beautiful details and a cat with lots of personality! You … Continue reading →

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Gung Hei Fat Choi!

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Luana

For those of you celebrating the Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) around the world, we wish you a happy and auspicious Year of the Wood Dragon! After living in Hong Kong in the 80s, and later adopting a baby … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Steampunk Era

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Luana

Steampunk fans are snapping up this exquisitely detailed panel like clockwork, so we are offering a Free Quilt Pattern for this exclusive Neo-Victorian design. To make this 59″ x 67″ quilt design, you will start with the wildly creative 36″ … Continue reading →

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Year of the Dragon

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Luana

Chinese New Year has been a special holiday in our house for a long time – because our daughter was adopted from China – and I used to live in Hong Kong. Paul’s family lived in Hawaii and we often … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Stallion Song

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Luana

We’ve captured the essence of Wild Horses in this exclusive Free Quilt Pattern, combining beautiful equine artwork from Dan Morris and Elise Genest. These finely detailed illustrations are full of evocative details, featuring the free spirit of galloping horses. To … Continue reading →

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Happy February!

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Luana

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, perhaps you are whipping up a crafty confection this week for the object of your affections. Sometimes an embellished stitched handmade card is most appreciated by a significant other. However, if you wish … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Rainbow Animal Prism

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Luana

This just might be the perfect quilt gift for the little person who is learning their animal names, color names, and alphabet letters. The contrasting colors are perfect for an infant. The sassy baby animals are playful and engaging, and … Continue reading →

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