Category Archives: Travel

Party Time in Amsterdam

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Luana

I am writing this Saturday night before I pack and go to sleep – I am flying home from the Netherlands early Sunday morning. After attending the quilt festival in Nantes France ( and a few more days up the … Continue reading →

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April in the Loire Valley

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Luana

After a wonderful reunion with European quilter friends at the Pour l’Amour du Fils quilt festival, I’ve taken a few days to travel up the Loire Valley from Nantes. Today I visited the beautiful formal gardens of the Villandry castle, … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Luana

As we approach the $2 million mark for total raised by eQuilter.com for non-profits, today is a good time to let you know how eQuilter has been working to be a force for good on Planet Earth. There are many … Continue reading →

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Singing in the Streets

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Luana

I am writing to you tonight from Nantes in France, after a long day of travel.Tomorrow morning I am going to take the tram across town early in the morning, to help jury the contest and photograph the exhibits at … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Industry Icon and Designer…..

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Luana

This week we are delighted to share this intimate online interview with textile artist and designer, Paula Nadelstern. We are huge fans of Paula and her gorgeous fabrics from Benartex, but I also appreciate Paula on a personal level. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Love in Paris

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Luana

April Showers Bring May Flowers…. To start this splendid season of Springtime, we are celebrating with a lovely Free Quilt Pattern featuring a romantic walk in the rain, and the resulting burst of floral color, for all of you Francophiles….you … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom Season

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Luana

Early Spring is one of our favorite times of the year, when Tulips, Daffodils, and blossoming fruit trees fill the air with their fragrance, and fill the sky with dancing petals. Having just returned from Washington DC and Peak Blossom … Continue reading →

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Your Free Quilt Pattern – Take Me Away

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Luana

This beautiful Free Quilt Pattern leads you to take a walk along a pier, to listen to the waves lapping on the shore, and perhaps to stroll along the sand to collect seashells. That’s what coastal vacation memories are made … Continue reading →

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Twenty-Four Hours with Paula

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Luana

This afternoon I returned from my 24 hour trip to Lincoln Nebraska. Last night I attended Paula Nadelstern‘s lecture, and saw her exhibit at the International Quilt Museum. We are longtime fans of Paula’s work, and she very kindly mentioned … Continue reading →

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QuiltCon was a Blast!

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Luana

I am writing to you on my flight from Atlanta to Denver, flying back home from QuiltCon in Atlanta Georgia. Wow, so much energy and so many smiles and hugs! eQuilter is a Gold sponsor so we are so happy … Continue reading →

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