One of my favorite activities when I travel, is to photograph design motifs that might translate into textile or quilt motifs. Here is one of those photos from my visit to the palace in Stockholm: an inlaid floor with an exquisitely styled design in 5 shades of woodgrain.
Another one of my favorite things to do on a trip, is to visit historic rooms or buildings, and imagine what might have happened there over the centuries. What footsteps have trod on this decorative floor? What books were pulled from the shelves and read while in the red velvet chair by the window? What secrets were whispered…what flowers were in a vase on a table…what letters were delivered…what guests were entertained?
I’ve uploaded many photos from my trip to Sweden, and if you scroll to the 2nd page of the Sweden album, you’ll see photos from the palace in Stockholm.
MJ Kinman’s gemstone patterns and fat quarter birthstone kits have been blowing out! If you don’t know what all the fuss is about – come to her class here at eQuilter Oct 6-7 and learn how to make your own pieced gemstone quilts!
sharing your Passion for Fabric…
Luana and Paul
* The collage above features a photo by Luana at the palace in Stockholm Sweden, plus fabrics currently in stock at eQuilter.com
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eQuilter Classroom & Event Calendar:
Sept 14-19 – Betty Busby FRCQ workshops @ eQuilter
Oct 6-7 – M.J. Kinman Gemstone Quilt workshop @ eQuilter
Dec 2 – CQC workshop Victoria Findlay Wolfe @ eQuilter
Luana’s Travel Calendar:
Aug 5-12 – London & Birmingham UK Festival of Quilts
Sept 6-12 – CMG – Wash DC, QA TV – Ohio
Nov 2-8 – Houston Quilt Market & Festival – Love Your Mother Exhibit
Nov 13-19, 2018 – POLAR BEAR Tour
Dec 23 – Jan 4 – China
