Category Archives: Travel

Creative Nudge – New York New York

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Luana

It has been a very exciting week so far! Monday I taped 2 segments on Quilting Arts TV with Susan Brubaker Knapp – on her very first day as the new host! The first segment was about the process of … 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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A Year of Changes

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Luana

  Things are changing in the quilting industry, including many icons of the industry who are retiring this year. One of my dearest friends is stepping down in the next few months – Beth Hayes who has been the editor-in-chief … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to US!

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Luana

Monday is our 15 year anniversary, and I have toadmit I have made a lot of jokes over the years about having a Fabric-EatingDragon tied up in the back yard. We started out in the basement of our home, which … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Dreaming of Spring

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Luana

It is the time of year when lots of exciting things are percolating in the background, as we impatiently wait for signs of Spring. This year especially, with all the crazy weather and endless snowstorms, I can only imagine what … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Party Time!

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Luana

It's Carnivale in Venice, Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and Brazilian Carnival in Rio de Janiero! You don't need a feathered headdress or sequin-covered costume to join the party! Take a little trip to Venezia this week, with our Carnivale … Continue reading →

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Olympic Patchwork

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Luana

I think by now every quilter in the world knows that the graphics for the Sochi Olympics in Russia are the image of a diamond patchwork quilt. We've had many queries from quilters asking if this fabric is available, if … 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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By Popular Demand

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Luana

Due to popular demand, we now have 3 weekly newsletters. You can opt in or opt out of any, at any time. I mention this because I have had so many queries about opting IN for our Midweek Creative Nudge, … Continue reading →

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eQuilter Free Pattern – Winter Olympics

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Luana

As the world comes together in peaceful competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia…eQuilter brings you this Olympic Commemorative Quilt Pattern, featuring the "Winter Olympics" collection from Quilting Treasures. Our latest free pattern features the main design "Tribute … Continue reading →

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