Category Archives: Quilts

Sewing & Fabric – The Fountain of Youth?

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Luana

Today we received this delightful letter from longtime customer Jean, and I just had to share with you: “I am a senior citizen (I’m now 100) and live alone so like to keep myself busy so my brain will keep … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Native American Cosmos

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Luana

Tonight’s Exclusive Free eQuilter pattern features our exclusive Native American Cosmos Digital panel that is sure to bring a sense of awe and wonder. This remarkable panel which overlooks Utah’s Monument Valley is framed by two rows from renowned artist … Continue reading →

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Holiday Spirit

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Luana

Quilters throw the best parties, in my opinion, and today I finally got in the holiday spirit after spending time with the Wa Shonaji Quilt Guild in Denver. Those ladies know how to have a good time! They put on … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Luana

Over the decades, I’ve had a mad love affair with Wisteria. It doesn’t really grow here in Colorado, but when I lived in New York there was a building on my block with an ancient wisteria that had patiently crawled … Continue reading →

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My Creative Life

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Luana

Many thanks to all of you who sent messages of condolence. It means a lot to me, and I appreciate your kind words of comfort. Now that these years of caretaking are behind me, I am feeling a deep exhaustion … Continue reading →

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When Quilters Gather…

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Luana

Have you ever been to a dyeing party? It is somewhere between a quilting bee and a kindergarten finger-painting session….i.e. it is just about the most fun you can have with a bucket! This party quilt was made by Taiwanese … Continue reading →

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Home Again with a Full Heart

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Luana

Well that’s a wrap! After 4 years I returned to Houston for Quilt Market and Festival, and hundreds of hugs were given and received. The best part was seeing so many old friends and being back in the heart of … Continue reading →

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Hello From Houston!

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Luana

Hello from Houston!I have just finished placing orders at the Quilt Market (trade show), and Wednesday evening the Quilt Festival opens to the public. Tuesday I took a bus tour to the Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange. They are … Continue reading →

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That Golden Glow

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Luana

We have had one of those glorious Colorado Fall weeks, with brilliant yellow, orange and red foliage against intensely clear blue skies with mild temperatures. I hope you have been enjoying some of your own gorgeous Autumn weather as well. … Continue reading →

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Stitch by Stitch, Hand to Hand, Making a Circle

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Luana

This week I am reaching back to April, to share this beautiful quilt from the Pour l’Amour du Fils quilt festival in Nantes, France. This is from the Quilt Nihon gallery at this French quilt exhibit. Best of Quilt Nihon … Continue reading →

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