Category Archives: Japan

Creative Nudge – Sharing a Legacy

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Luana

Gung Hei Fat Choi! Happy Chinese Lunar New Year – the year of the Sheep, the Goat, or the Ram. I am still thinking about the quilts, the landscapes, and the people of New Zealand…who I met on my trip … 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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Nobu Fujiyama Serene & A Piece of Quilting History

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Luana

This week's collectible favorite is full of graceful elegance and Asian sophistication, in Kona Bay's much-anticipated "Nobu Fujiyama Serene" collection. Four years ago, we lost one of the beloved founding mothers of the quilting industry – Bonnie Leman was the … Continue reading →

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eQuilter Free Pattern – Imperial Flight

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Luana

Imagine a peaceful morning in the mountains of Japan… in this week's eQuilter Exclusive Free Pattern. Graceful cranes take flight against the silhouette of forested hills, as a misty light illuminates the sky. Golden speckles of stardust outline the shapes … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – River of Blues

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Luana

Ahhhhh…. Is there anything more refreshing,more classic, more calming, than a Blue and White colorpalette? Why do we feel so at ease with this cool and crisp color combination? It is thecolor of Sea and Sky, of Snow and Ice, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Narita Temple

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Luana

Our creative inspirations are often serendipitous – a combinations of motifs or colors that catches our eye by chance. Sometimes, when we are really lucky, we are inspired by the work of another artist whose work points us in a … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Passion for Taupe

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Luana

I am a color person. I like bright colors, and lots of 'em. However through my career as a fabric purveyor, I've been reminded over and over that there are many of you who love neutrals. When we first started … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Spike It Up

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Luana

I am writing to you from Las Vegas, where I am attending a fashion trade show, checking out the textile trends for 2015! This week I am sharing some color inspiration with you from the Tokyo Quilt Festival. This is … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Star Power

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Luana

Above is a detail from the 3rd place quilt in the "WA" category, at the recent Tokyo Quilt Festival. I just love the interplay of colors in this piece, but I also love the contrast of the stripes and the … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – The Power of Hex

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Luana

They say that good things come in small packages, and the quilted handbag display at the Tokyo Quilt Festival is a great example of this homily. This section of the quilt show is always packed, because everyone wants to see … Continue reading →

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