Category Archives: Travel

Creative Nudge – Monuments by Moonlight

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Luana

After spending 5 days in Washington DC, I thought it would be fun to share a collage of photos and patriotic fabrics. Recently we've received several digital printed fabrics with American themes, which are detailed photo albums of United States … Continue reading →

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A Room With a View

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Luana

This week I am writing to you from Arlington Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington DC. I have a lovely view of the Capitol Building from my hotel window, and I can't stop thinking of that painting Washington … 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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eQuilter Free Pattern – April in Paris

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Luana

Bonjour! Can't make it to the quilt show in Nantes France this weekend? We're bringing you a little taste of Francaise today, to fill that cup of longing for all things Parisian. This exclusive quilt design is one of our … 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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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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Creative Nudge – Artisan Whispers

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Luana

As you may have guessed, I have not shared ALL of my photos from my trip to India last Fall. Every once in awhile I'll pull out an image that tells a story, and inspires a quilt. On the 8th … 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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Creative Nudge – Corsets, Bows and Roses

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Luana

One of the things I love to do when visiting the great museums around the world, is to photograph how painters have indicated the sheen, draping and embellishments of fabric in portraits. The lavish gowns of the wealthy and powerful … Continue reading →

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Cultural Field Trip

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Luana

Sophie and I have had a marvelous Spring Break week, filming at Quilting Arts TV in Ohio, and then visiting our fabric friends and favorite museums in New York City. It was great to spend time with Susan Brubaker Knapp … Continue reading →

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