Category Archives: Trends

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 2

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Luana

As many of you know by now, I’ve been working to compile an info-page for all of you who are anxious to help. A week ago we thought our homemade masks weren’t good enough. Now we have hospitals, clinics and … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Springtime 2020

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Luana

Dear Friends, We have gone down the rabbit hole and it seems we have a long way to fall before this journey is over. It doesn’t seem like just 2 months ago that Sophie and I were in Tokyo for … Continue reading →

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Look for the Helpers

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Luana

Well. What a difference a week makes. Many of you are probably reading this as you are practicing that new phrase – “social distancing” – or even sheltering in place as the coronavirus sweeps over and through our communities. I … Continue reading →

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Staying Home to Sew?

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Luana

What a difference a week makes. Last week we were reminding you to set your clocks ahead for Daylight Savings. This week we cannot escape the news about the virus. Our workshop with Susan Carlson is on hold, and we … Continue reading →

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Daylight Savings Time Reminder

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Luana

I hate to tell you this, but tonight is the start of Daylight Savings Time. Be sure to “Spring Ahead” and turn your clock ahead one hour tonight when you go to bed, unless you live in Arizona, Hawaii, or … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Artful Snowflake

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Luana

Paula Nadelstern’s shimmering Snowflake collection is the focus of this week’s Free Quilt Pattern, featuring her giant crystalline snowflakes. This 50″ x 50″ quilt design uses her large snowflakes in a panel, with Deep Blues (the 2020 Pantone Color of … Continue reading →

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Leap Thinking

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Luana

When I was a kid we had a thick clothbound storybook, with one short story per page for every day of the year. I read this beloved book every night before I went to sleep. It followed the life of … Continue reading →

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QuiltCon Review

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Luana

Having just returned from QuiltCon in Austin TX, I wanted to tell you about the show and give you a taste of the quilts we saw. Here is a detail shot of Terry S. Peart’s quilt “Seasons”. She wrote “In … Continue reading →

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QuiltCon Report

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Luana

This evening I just got home from QuiltCon in Austin Texas, and pretty much went into a quilt-show coma on the couch. I’ve had a super busy last few days at the show, and managed to pack in several meetings … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Butterfly Kaleidoscope

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Luana

Jason Yenter’s development as an artist and designer has just blown us away, and here’s a great example of his talent in today’s Free Quilt Pattern. His use of color, texture and gradients is absolutely masterful, and we want to … Continue reading →

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