Monthly Archives: June 2015

Free Pattern – Saint Nicholas

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern captures the moment when Santa Claus, Kris Kringle, aka Saint Nicholas pauses to visit with his woodland friends in a silent snowy landscape. Bluejays, Chickadees and gentle Deer gather around, set in silver glittery … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Diego and Frida

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Luana

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo had a powerfully intense creative relationship. It is hard to imagine how two such strong artistic personalities made a life together, but they both created a body of work that was strongly influenced by the … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Poinsettia Bouquet

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Luana

This beautiful Christmastime wallhanging features a stunning Poinsettia panel, with a color story of Pink, Red and Green set off by a Black and Charcoal backdrop. Tiny floral sprigs and holly leaves form boughs of holiday greenery, in the engineered … Continue reading →

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Nepal, Athens and Vienna

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Luana

Last week we were a corporate sponsor for a fundraiser for the Nepal Earthquake and Doctors Without Borders. On behalf of our customers, we made a $2000 donation targeted to relief efforts already on the ground in Nepal. The fundraiser … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Orchid Beauty

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern has realistic pink and lavender orchid blossoms in an engineered stripe for the border and diamond inset….set off with a checkerboard of flowers and a tonal Hoffman hand-dye. Featuring the ‘Orchid’ collection by Chong-A … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – China Blue and Hidden Meanings

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Luana

A couple weeks ago I shared a beautiful Imperial Yellow dress from the China exhibit at the Metropolitan Art Museum’s Costume Institute. (New York City) This week I am sharing a dress from another section of the exhibit – the … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Kyoto Blossoms

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Luana

Last week we introduced the ‘Kyoto Blossoms‘ collection by Chong-a Hwang (Timeless Treasures) and the reaction has been HUGE! This gorgeous collectible panel features graceful geishas and parasols in a Japanese garden, with peonies, wisteria, and flying cranes. The panel, … Continue reading →

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Disaster Relief for Nepal and Tibet

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Luana

Thursday night I went to a local fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders, and Nepal/Tibet earthquake survivors. I attended as a corporate sponsor for the event, but also to network regarding possible comfort quilt donations for Nepal. So many of you … Continue reading →

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