Monthly Archives: February 2016

Creative Nudge – Black & White & POP!

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Luana

One of the great trends going on now in quiltmaking is all about COLOR – Graphic modern quilts are using that old Black + White + Color combination. Here is a Black + White + Orange quilt made up of … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Bejeweled

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Luana

This week’s 64″ x 74″ exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern showcases Caryl’s painterly textures in a modern pieced design. Shimmering diamonds and crystalline shapes ‘pop’ against the black backdrop in this eye-catching beauty! As you probably know, Caryl is an icon … Continue reading →

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Men and Quilts

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Luana

Last night I went to the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum’s opening reception for “No Girls Allowed” – the 13th biennial exhibition of quilts made by men. It was juried by our friend Bill Gardner, and it was SO much fun … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Draw Near

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Luana

This week’s Free Pattern is a 50″ x 69″ wallhanging that glorifies the life of an artist! Due to popular demand, we’ve restocked a favorite collection, celebrating the joys of drawing and coloring. As adults rediscover the meditative qualities of … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Mommy’s Little Helpers

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from the lobby of an airport hotel in Denver. I had 2 flights canceled today, and I decided to crash at a local hotel and catch an early flight. Oh the joys of travel! … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Mirabelle La Vie En Rose

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Luana

Enter the mystical world of Mirabelle with this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern, featuring the delicate illustrations of Leanne Ellis for the ‘La Vie En Rose Mirabelle’ collection. Dragonflies, butterflies, vintage roses and lacey cameo portraits give this a magical … Continue reading →

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Credit Where Due

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Luana

I am starting to upload photos from the Tokyo Quilt Festival. It takes me a little longer because I edit in Photoshop to make up for the less-than-perfect lighting in the baseball stadium, and also because I want to make … Continue reading →

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