Monthly Archives: April 2024

Free Quilt Pattern – Alaskan Harvest

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Luana

If you’ve spent much time in Alaska or Northern Canada, you know that picking Blueberries in the berry season is a ‘thing’…and all 3 or 4 generations of indigenous households come out to fill their buckets. There’s usually someone standing … Continue reading →

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Blessed by the Big Cat Fairy

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Luana

Many of you know I am gathering signatures for a ballot initiative to ban Trophy Hunting of Big Cats in Colorado. (Colorado customers – Feel free to stop by eQuilter to sign this – call before you come – I … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Mandalorian & Grogu

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Luana

May the Force be with you.(Or….May the 4th be with you.)If you are a true Star Wars nerd, you already knows what this means.A new Star War series – The Acolyte – is being released on June 4th. So now … Continue reading →

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Luana

Here in Colorado our crab-apple trees are in full bloom, the snow has turned to rain, and we are dreaming of sun-drenched gardens. The last freeze date is usually around Mothers Day, but it seems to be creeping a little … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Hallow’s Eve

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Luana

Sleek Black Cats are the stars of this stylish Halloween-themed Free Quilt Pattern, with decorated pumpkins and a mysterious Full Moon backdrop. Our exclusive quilt design includes side panels with pieced Bats, and a coordinating border stripe. To make this … Continue reading →

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La Dolce Vita for Fabriholics

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Luana

I am very anxious to open my Textile and Costume Tour up for registrations. I am nailing down the last few details for this unique tour to Italy, which I have been putting together over the last 8 years. (Delayed … Continue reading →

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Colors of the Southwest

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Luana

After spending a week immersing myself in the colors of the red rock canyons in Southwest Colorado, under our brilliant blue skies, I am back in the studio absolutely inspired by my week with 80 fellow textile artists. As you … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Sea Turtle Breeze

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Luana

Tonight we bring you this peaceful scene, featuring the underwater world of the Sea Turtle, featuring Northcott’s exquisite ‘Sea Breeze’ collection. To make this 49″ x 64″ quilt design, you will start with the single border sea turtle main fabric. … Continue reading →

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Hello from Gateway Canyon

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Luana

This week I am finally attending the Alegre Retreat in Gateway Canyon in Southwest Colorado. This is something I’ve wanted to do for at least 15 years. 20 years ago I took a class with Katie Pasquini Masopust at Art … Continue reading →

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Windy Weekend

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Luana

We are in the middle of a windstorm here in Boulder, with gusts up to 100 mph which is a little nerve-wracking. This is exactly the kind of weather we had a couple years ago when a fire swept into … Continue reading →

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