Category Archives: Design

Creative Nudge – Traffic & Sewing Bees

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Luana

Having just returned from QuiltCon in Pasadena, I am anxious to show you what the Modern Quilters are up to these days! Here are 2 of my favorite quilts that were in the exhibit: (Along with a few Modern fabrics … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Leaves of Morris

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Luana

I’ve got a thing for William Morris. He was considered a radical Victorian designer, which is why his work still inspires us today. This gorgeous quilt “Acanthus” by Yoko Ueda, was a star attraction in the special William Morris exhibit … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Zen Abstract

Posted on September 9, 2015 by equilter

Last week I was at Quilt National in Athens Ohio, and I am still processing this tight focused art quilt exhibit that some artists consider the Oscars of quilt exhibitions. With only 84 quilts in a very special venue, it … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Light and Dimension

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Luana

I am writing to you from the Dairy Barn in Athens Ohio, where today I am lecturing on International Quilt Trends. I have to write this before I go see the Quilt National exhibit, so my comments on the show … Continue reading →

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Design Trend Update

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Luana

One of the big trends in design is the influence of art and culture from Mexico. This is part of the reason why I just had to go down to the quilt festival in Mexico City earlier this year…to see … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Secret Garden Quilts

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Luana

Quilters are mixing and matching fabrics like never before! Florals, geometrics, yarn-dyed plaids and batiks are combined in ways that would make the Quilt Police shudder 20 years ago. These days, we just have fun and combine the colors and … Continue reading →

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Modern Trends on National Quilting Day

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Luana

Now that I am back from my recent trips to Mexico and Santa Fe, I’ve had a chance to edit and upload photos from QuiltCon which was in Austin Texas last month. It was a lot of fun to see … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Little Treasures

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Luana

After spending a delightful 11 days in New Zealand, including 3 days in Palmerston North at the quilt convention, I'd like to share this whimsical scrappy quilt with all of you. I can't help but smile when I look at … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Spring Retreat

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Luana

Dreaming of Springtime? This exquisite eQuilter Free Pattern features the Botanic Garden collection by artist Chong-A Hwang. The unique quilt design combines a stained glass technique with a large scale scenic panel, creating a delightfully realistic view of a blooming … Continue reading →

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Snow and New Year Dreams

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Luana

from Dec 27 eQuilter newsletter: My brother and his kids are visiting from Southern California, and I think they wished too hard for a White Christmas! It started snowing on Christmas afternoon and by Friday we had a record-setting 12" … Continue reading →

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