Monthly Archives: October 2016

Creative Nudge – Mastery, Momentum, and Modernity

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Luana

This week I want to continue the conversation about what I saw at the Dairy Barn last week. The “Mastery: Sustaining Momentum” is a powerful exhibit curated by Nancy Crow, which takes a bold stand somewhere between Contemporary Quilting and … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Ambrosia

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Luana

This week’s Free Quilt Pattern will help you to get over any fear of cutting up gorgeous large-scale florals… just look at these beautiful results! The central theme is a large-scale painterly flower print, with juicy watercolor blossoms on a … Continue reading →

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Dairy Barn – Nancy Crow & Mastery

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Luana

We know that some of our quilter friends on the East Coast are without power, but we are thinking of you and hoping you have come through the storm ok. If any Quilt Guilds are putting together relief efforts for … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Mother Earth – Our Home

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Luana

As I review the photos of quilt festivals I’ve attended over the last year, in preparation for my lecture at the Dairy Barn on Thursday, I’ve been picking out some more of my favorite quilts to share with you. This … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Love in Paris

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Luana

Your Free Exclusive eQuilter pattern features Quilting Treasures‘ captivating Paris panel, portraying a romantic couple on a cozy stroll near the Eiffel tower. This alluring panel is cleverly placed within Hoffman’s exquisite and colorful Wanderlust Parisian print, creating a window-like … Continue reading →

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Happy October!

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Luana

It has been a week since I flew home from Cuba, and I’ve made a big batch of Cuban Black Beans to get me through my backlog of emails. (If you’ve had authentic Cuban Black Beans, you know what I … Continue reading →

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