Monthly Archives: August 2015

Free Pattern – Bear Country

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Luana

Take a walk on the wild side with this Northwoods-themed quilt design, featuring realistic Black Bears and a rugged forest wilderness. Thoughtful coordinates of tree bark and forest leaves, are pieced into Bear Paw blocks, which surround the detailed wildlife … Continue reading →

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European Quilts

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Luana

Thanks to all of our eQuilter friends who came to the panel discussion, and then my Trends power point lecture. eQuilter was the sponsor of the Festival Theatre, which was also the site of the Award Ceremony and the Fashion … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Geisha Elegance

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Luana

This week’s Exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern features a gorgeous detailed panel, with vignettes of geishas in detailed kimonos, walking through lush Japanese garden scenes. Flowers and figures are outlined in rich Gold Metallic (a hallmark of Kona Bay’s quality) and … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Joy of COLOR!

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Luana

I love Color. I’ve been entranced with the Magic of Color since I was a kid. During the years that I studied classical painting, I relished the opportunity to study color, to learn about Color Theory, and to look at … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Sew Scary Halloween

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Luana

Your uncompromisingly eccentric taste has led you on a journey, seeking a Halloween project that nobody in your neighborhood or quilt guild has ever seen… This Halloween wallhanging would make a fantastic door-panel, because the “HALLOWEEN” swag will blow in … Continue reading →

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The Story of Cecil

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Luana

It was hard to miss the big story of this week: the killing of a lion named Cecil in Zimbabwe. As you may have picked up over the years, protecting endangered species is one of the causes I support, including … Continue reading →

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