Category Archives: Trends

Creative Nudge – The Power of Hex

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Luana

They say that good things come in small packages, and the quilted handbag display at the Tokyo Quilt Festival is a great example of this homily. This section of the quilt show is always packed, because everyone wants to see … Continue reading →

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Romaji & Tove

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Luana

It is Saturday at home, and Sunday here in Japanas I write to you from my hotel in Narita. I've just spent 3 days in Tokyo atthe Quilt Festival, and now I'm chillin' at an airport hotel, waiting for myflight … Continue reading →

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Featured Free Pattern – Downton Abbey “Mary”

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Luana

    Welcome to the Premier issue of the eQuilter Free Pattern Newsletter! Based on the phenomenal popularity of our Free Pattern Designer, we're expanding this feature to bring you free patterns for designer and licensed collections, right to your … Continue reading →

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Color Trends from Palm Springs

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Luana

This week I am writing to you from Palm Springs in California, considered a mecca for Mid-Century Modern Architecture and Style. I am attending the Color Marketing Group's International Summit, and enjoying hanging out with fellow Color Passionistas. Unfortunately the … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Preview- Part 1

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Luana

I am writing to you from Quilt Market in Houston, after my first day on the show floor. As usual, even though this is my 15th Houston Market (and 30th Quilt Market since we opened) I still get excited when … Continue reading →

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Birmingham Videos Online

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Luana

One of my favorite parts of my "job" is to travel to international quilt festivals, to take photos and produce videos. Bonnie McCaffery and I met at the Birmingham Quilt Festival, and filmed several reviews of the quilt show, plus … Continue reading →

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Trend Report from Birmingham Quilt Festival

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Luana

  I am writing to you this weekend from my hotel in Birmingham England, after attending the largest annual quilt festival in Europe. Bonnie McCaffery met me here, and we've walked the show and filmed several videos, reviewing quilt exhibits … Continue reading →

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The Space In Between

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Luana

After traveling to 2 quilt shows in 2 countries, (Quilt Canada, and Quilt National/Dairy Barn) and seeing 25,000 fabric designs at Quilt Market, my brain has been totally saturated with Color over the last few weeks! Watch for quilt photos … Continue reading →

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I Know It When I See It

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Luana

People often ask me how to spot new trends. It is an elusive subject, and I honestly don't know if it is something that is innate, or a talent that can be learned. I do know that anybody who goes … Continue reading →

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Trendwatching for Fabric Lovers

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Luana

Here at eQuilter we are always on the lookout for longterm big-picture trends. We love to spot a trend early on, jump on the early renditions of the trend, predict when the trend will peak and taper off…and then wonder … Continue reading →

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