Category Archives: Design

The Four Elements – Earth, Air, Fire & Water

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Luana

In ancient astrology, the world is divided up into Four Elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Creativity too can have elemental expressions. Fire burns through us to express our vision. Earth grounds us and awakens the senses. Air gives us … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Echoes of Footsteps…

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Luana

One of my favorite activities when I travel, is to photograph design motifs that might translate into textile or quilt motifs. Here is one of those photos from my visit to the palace in Stockholm: an inlaid floor with an … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Dragon Stories

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Luana

What is it about Dragons that has captured our imagination so deeply? From Game of Thrones to Harry Potter, our pop culture continues to churn out stories involving Humans and Dragons. One of the oldest stories is St George and … Continue reading →

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Solids and the Jewelbox Quilt

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Luana

Newsletter originally published 6-27-2018 Here is another amazing quilt from Quilt Canada last month – this is the first prize winner of the Traditional Quilt category. It is called ‘Islamic Art’ by Faiza Elmayergi, and it is an intricate and … Continue reading →

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Making Memories and Making Quilts

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Luana

Several of the yummy fabrics we ordered at Spring Quilt Market started to arrive this week, and I hope that they will give a smile and perhaps a giggle or two, with your Sunday morning cuppa. Recently I was delighted … Continue reading →

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A Rainbow of Diversity

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Luana

We’ve just returned from Quilt Market which was over the weekend in Portland Oregon. I thought you would enjoy seeing these portrait quilts from the Art Gallery booth, depicting women of all different colors and cultures. As an extension of … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – What’s Your Muse?

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Luana

Have you found your Muse? Have you experienced an inspiration so profound that it lights a Creative Fire, and fills you with a passionate drive to Create? Everywhere I go, I take photos. If I don’t have a camera, I … Continue reading →

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Free Spirit Announcement!

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Luana

JAFTEX CORPORATION ANNOUNCES INTENT TO PURCHASE FREESPIRIT FABRICS (Charlotte, NC)  Today, the Jaftex Corporation, a fourth generation, family-owned textile company, announced its intent to acquire FreeSpirit Fabrics.  The acquisition would expand on Jaftex’s portfolio that currently includes Henry Glass Fabrics, … Continue reading →

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New Voices Will Emerge

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Luana

Gung Hei Fat Choi! Happy Chinese New Year of the Dog! In addition to Valentine’s and Mardi Gras / Carnivale this week, we learned that Westminster / Free Spirit is closing its doors forever. In case you didn’t read our … Continue reading →

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Good-Bye to an Iconic Brand

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Luana

Feb 16 – Chinese New Year of the Dog Feb 14 – Valentines Day & Ash Weds Feb 13 – Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday / Carnivale Feb 12 – Westminster / Free Spirit Announced Closing Yes it is true. … Continue reading →

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