Category Archives: Design

Free Pattern – Hot Rods USA

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Luana

This week’s Free Quilt Pattern features Classic Cars, American Hot Rods, and other Vintage Autos modified for speed. It is centered on a detailed Digital Printed panel with Street Rods and Custom Cars, from the 30’s & 40’s. Your favorite … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Preview – Part 2

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Luana

Here are some more Designer Collections, Trends and Themes that we picked up at Quilt Market last week. Watch for these in our future newsletters over the next several months! Wanderlust by Paula Nadelstern Hydrangea Blue by Jackie Robinson Hopscotch … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Preview – Part I

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Luana

Hello from Quilt Market in Saint Louis. Ready or not, here come the DIGITAL PRINTS! We are seeing an explosion of creativity and technical achievement in digital prints, particularly in wildlife panels, exquisite florals, and incredible landscapes. The market is … Continue reading →

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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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Creative Nudge – Rainbow Ombres

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Luana

During these polarized times when so many people want to define reality in terms of Black and White, we as artists and makers can choose to see the world in shades of colors….and the popularity of Ombre effects suddenly takes … Continue reading →

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Spring Break

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Luana

Sophie and I managed to salvage the last few days of our Spring Break plans, so I am writing to you from New York today. The wind and rain was so extreme Friday that it ripped our umbrella to shreds … 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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Creative Nudge – Organic Mid – Century Mod

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Luana

One of the fun things about going to QuiltCon is seeing a seemingly endless collection of Mid-Century Modern interpretations. This piece was quilted by Laura Bennett, theme and colors by Jessica Levitt, blocks designed & constructed by the Central Jersey … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Carnivale and Mardi Gras

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Luana

This weekend I was able to check off a big one on the Bucket List – I was in Venice for Carnivale to photograph the costumes! I have been fascinated with the masks and historic ensembles that are worn by … Continue reading →

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A Good Time Was Had By All

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Luana

As this newsletter goes out, we are just concluding our first BERNINA workshop – a 3-Day “Sewapalooza” with 51 participants – in our new Classroom/Event space. What a blast! Based on the enthusiastic response, there is no doubt that we … Continue reading →

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