Category Archives: Trends

CRAZY Huge Flowers!

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Luana

Do you remember back when crazy big flower quilts and crazy huge flower prints were considered…well…crazy? My how times have changed. I remember when we first started carrying those huge flower prints, so many people would ask “but what do … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Southwest Succulents

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Luana

Succulents are a hot trend in gardening, art and interior design. Succulent fabric designs are part of this Southwest Modern lifestyle trend…not just for Hipsters! The delicate but sturdy symmetrical beauty of these plants are beloved by those who live … Continue reading →

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Felting, Genealogy, Bob Ross and Tokyo

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Luana

Many thanks to felting teacher Dawn Edwards and our new friends at the Handweavers Guild! After a rollicking good time with the felting fanatics in our classroom this week, I am tying up loose ends in preparation for our trip … Continue reading →

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Hats and Pets

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Luana

January 15 is National Hat Day, and it is splendidly serendipitous that we have a sculptural felt hat-making workshop with the Handweaver’s Guild in our classroom for the next 2 days. The teacher Dawn Edwards took a tour of our … Continue reading →

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Free eQuilter Pattern – Rock Garden Rainbow

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Luana

Marvel at the symmetrical beauty of Succulents in this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern. Succulents are not just a passing Hipster trend! The popularity of Succulent gardens and terrariums has expanded to the quilting world and we’ve combined these … Continue reading →

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A New Year – A New Decade

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Luana

Most of us will remember the celebrations of the Millennium New Year as one of the biggest events of our lifetime. How awesome to witness the turning of the year 2000. We partied like it was 1999, just like Prince’s … Continue reading →

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The Blessing of a Generous Heart

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Luana

The “Maker” trend has been growing and extending from older to younger generations for many years now. The idea of making something special for a loved one, instead of buying a plastic manufactured gift, has been gaining traction as we … Continue reading →

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New Videos from Houston!

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Luana

Did you catch our video tour of the Sapphire Blue and White Quilt installation from the Houston Quilt Festival? Just in time for the announcement of Pantone’s new Color of the Year a couple days ago-the 2020 Color is “Classic … Continue reading →

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Superhero Quilts from Houston

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Luana

We have posted our first video from Houston – the Sapphire Blue Quilt exhibit. When you have 8 minutes to relax, enjoy this spatial tour of this gorgeous installation. Feel free to share! Here are photos from Houston Quilt Festival, … Continue reading →

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Hello from Tuscon!

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Luana

Hello from Tucson! This weekend I am writing to you from the Color Marketing Group color trend forecasting conference in Tucson Arizona. As I write this note to you, I am preparing to go out with my camera to capture … Continue reading →

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