Monthly Archives: January 2018

Creative Nudge – Cherry Blossoms & Bubbles

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Luana

Having just returned from the Tokyo Quilt Festival, I am just starting to go through all my photos of the beautiful quilts. As I mentioned in the Saturday night newsletter, there is more machine quilting and also an indirect Modern … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan, Quilts, Travel, Trends | Comments Off on Creative Nudge – Cherry Blossoms & Bubbles

Free Pattern – Kaleidoscopic

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Luana

This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern features the shimmering crystalline kaleidoscopes by Paula Nadelstern, set into a 70″ x 91″ bed quilt size that will make any bedroom sparkle! The Mandala blocks are set into jewel-tone pieced blocks, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Quilt Patterns, Quilt Pattern, Quilts | Comments Off on Free Pattern – Kaleidoscopic

Hello from Tokyo

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Luana

Today I am flying home from the Tokyo Quilt Festival, where I’ve been photographing the quilt exhibits and meeting with Japanese quilters. It snowed right before I arrived, and it has been very cold here! There is a huge shift … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan, Quilts, Travel, Trends | Comments Off on Hello from Tokyo

Free Pattern – Unicorn Sunshine

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Luana

This week’s Exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern features our own digital printed Unicorn Panel, bordered by our exclusive Sunny Day Double Border print. The mystical panel displays a majestic Unicorn standing proudly in the mist with the starry skies above. … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Quilt Patterns, Quilt Pattern, Quilts | Comments Off on Free Pattern – Unicorn Sunshine

Creative Nudge – Crazy Mandalas

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Luana

One of the reasons I love taking my camera to quilt shows, is so I can share with you some of the mind-blowing talent that is out there making quilts every day. This is why I love introducing non-quilting artist … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Creativity, Design, Quilts, Trends | Comments Off on Creative Nudge – Crazy Mandalas

Free Pattern – Out of This World

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Luana

Is there a budding Astronomer, lovable Rocket Scientist, or avid Space Nerd in your life? Do you dream of being the first Quilter to colonize Mars? This week’s Free Quilt Pattern takes you to the center of the Solar System, … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Quilt Patterns, Quilt Pattern, Quilts | Comments Off on Free Pattern – Out of This World

Hello from California

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Luana

Today I am writing to you from Ontario California, at the Road to California quilt show. This morning I had a meeting with Carolyn Reese who has been running the show since 1996, and her grandson Matt who has purchased … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilts, Travel | Comments Off on Hello from California

Free Pattern – Llama Laughter

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Luana

Hello Llama Lovers! This one’s for you! Due to popular demand (and tons of Llama fabrics sold over the years!) we have developed this exclusive Llama Free Quilt Pattern that is sure to bring a smile and maybe a giggle … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Free Quilt Patterns, Quilt Pattern, Quilts | Comments Off on Free Pattern – Llama Laughter

Creative Nudge – King of the Serengeti

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Luana

One of the great joys of photographing wild animals, is when you have that face-to-face moment in the wilderness – when your eyes meet with that noble wild creature. Up until now, my most profoundly intimate wild animal moments had … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Classes, Travel | Comments Off on Creative Nudge – King of the Serengeti

Free Pattern – Pacific Northwest Panels

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Luana

Your exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern takes us on a journey to the Pacific Northwest, and the graphic artwork of the indigenous peoples who live on the land, in the forest, and on the water. This 62″ x 62″ quilt design … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Quilt Patterns, Quilt Pattern, Quilts | Comments Off on Free Pattern – Pacific Northwest Panels