Monthly Archives: March 2016

Creative Nudge – Mexican Eye Candy

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Luana

So far this year I have had the great honor to travel to Japan, Mexico, Switzerland and France to see quilt exhibits and meet quilters. I love to see the quilts of other countries, to see how their culture, crafts … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Calypso Turtles

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Luana

Take a trip to the islands and dive in to swim among the rainbow-hued Sea Turtles, with this week’s 65″ x 74″ Free Quilt Pattern! We’ve had trouble keeping this collection in stock, so we wanted to offer this quilt … Continue reading →

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Making Lemonade – Stuck in Wash DC

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Luana

Guess what? I never made it home Wednesday night! Because of the big blizzard in Colorado, the airport was closed, all the flights were canceled, and I couldn’t get a flight until today! I have been “stuck” in Washington DC … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Arcadia

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Luana

This week’s Exclusive Free Pattern features brilliant bluebirds and hummingbirds in an abundant garden paradise. A coordinating decorative border stripe of ranunculus, marigolds and flowering vines frame and complete this exquisite, glowing 55″ x 70″ quilt. …featuring the ‘Arcadia’ collection … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – World Water Day

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Luana

I am writing to you tonight from Switzerland, on World Water Day. Tonight was the opening reception for the quilt exhibit “Water is Life”, to bring awareness to the importance of Clean Water around the world, and its impact on … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Michiko Geisha Dance

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Luana

This week’s Free Quilt Pattern features graceful Geishas in a swirl of cherry blossoms with orchids, parasols and cranes, floating on a river of springtime color. Brilliant waves, floral blossoms and wisteria columns add to the richness and detail of … Continue reading →

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Quilts With a Purpose

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from Geneva Switzerland, where I am participating in a quilt exhibit called “Water Is Life”, sponsored by the US Mission to the United Nations here. I volunteered to help install the exhibit, so I … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Horse Country

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Luana

This week’s exclusive Free Quilt Pattern features majestic horses on a peaceful meadow, together with bold mountain landscapes, all digitally printed in exquisite detail. Bordered with a rich Southwest blanket design, this 64″ x 60″ quilt is sure to bring … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Travel Themes

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Luana

This week I am writing to you just before I dash off to the airport. I head for the airport about once a month, but this one trip is extra special. I am participating as an artist and a corporate … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Ballet Bouquet

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Luana

Ballet Fans… you know who you are!… Here is a special 58″ x 66″ Free Quilt Pattern we’ve been saving just for YOU! Silhouettes of 3 graceful Ballerinas, are set in a lush border of Roses. Imagine the dancers on … Continue reading →