Category Archives: Quilts

Quilts for Africa

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Luana

July 19 I am departing for South Africa with Carolyn Mazloomi's tour group. I still have room in my large 2nd suitcase for donated lap quilts for the kids in need there, if you'd like to participate. See last week's … Continue reading →

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Dr Dana, the Carters & South Africa

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Luana

Over the years many of you have called and written to tell us about our wonderful customer service, and your interactions with our CS manager Dana Chapman. Since Dana has a PhD in Textiles, we like to refer to her … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Mardi Gras Quilt from Quilt Canada

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Luana

We have a new Free Shipping Policy up now, just in time for the Summer Solstice this week! Just order $100 or more, and you get free USA Shipping, or half price International Shipping by our most economical shipping method. … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Falling for Niagara

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Luana

Last year I went to Quilt Canada in Penticton, anxious to see what the Canadian quilters were up to, and also to spend some time with Libby. As you probably know, Libby never made it to Penticton. However while at … Continue reading →

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Award Ceremony at Brock University tonight

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Luana

Tonight I went to the award ceremony for the Quilt Canada conference here at Brock College in St Catherine's.  We were visited by Captain Brock who then helped Marilyn Walker to cut an anniversary cake. I took photos of the … Continue reading →

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Toronto, Star Trek and Libby

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Luana

Tomorrow at 6 am I'll be on my way to the airport – flying into Toronto and then on to St Catherine's at Niagara Falls. It is kind of surreal. As I kid I heard about Niagara Falls as the … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Preview – posted May 17

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Luana

I am writing to you today from the cafeteria of the Pittsburgh Conference Center, as we are attending Spring Quilt Market. It has been an exciting market, starting off with a preview copy of the Downton Abbey Sewing Magazine. (and … Continue reading →

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DAR Museum Video Tour

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Luana

Last weekend I was in Arlington Virginia at theannual SAQA conference, and one of thosedays Bonnie McCaffery and I snuck out to Washington DC to do a video tour ofthe DAR Museum, and interview the Textile, Quilt & Costume curator … Continue reading →

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Melbourne, Moscow and Manawatu

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Luana

Today Pokey Bolton announced that she is stepping down from her position at Quilts Inc, to pursue an Eat Pray Love personal adventure…as a civilian. Pokey has been a great friend and supporter to eQuilter (on Quilting Arts TV) and … Continue reading →

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Important Dates to Note

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Luana

There are two very important days coming up this week. The first one is on Monday April 7 – No Housework Day. I am not making this up! All you quilters and sewing fans know what to do now – … Continue reading →

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