Author Archives: Luana

Maximalism on the Horizon

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Luana

We are excited to finally have Kathy Wylie’s new “Birth Flowers” Applique Patterns in stock! These patterns are inspired by her multi-award winning quilt “For Such a Time As This” that many of you have seen at quilt festivals. We … Continue reading →

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Your Free Quilt Pattern – Little Darlings Safari

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Luana

This charming little quilt has a collection of watercolor portraits of baby animals – delightfully whimsical vignettes of cute creatures crowned with floral garlands.This week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern is a great gift for the Future Zookeeper or animal … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Coast

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Luana

Sunday I returned home from my trip to New England. The last day of our exhibit at the New England Quilt Museum was very beautiful, with friends visiting, and lovely comments from the docents and viewers. Thanks again to the … Continue reading →

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Your Free Quilt Pattern – Call of the Wild Raccoon Den

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Luana

In the Springtime we start to see the woodland creatures emerging from their dens, andthis week’s eQuilter Exclusive Free Quilt Pattern captures that moment perfectly! To make this 53″ x 65″ quilt design, you will start with this charming 32″ … Continue reading →

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One Adventure is Ending…

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Luana

Hello from Lowell Massachusetts where my curated exhibit “For the Love of Gaia” is closing in 30 minutes, and I’ve just finished giving a power point lecture at the New England Quilt Museum. This exhibit has traveled to 3 venues … Continue reading →

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Your Free Quilt Pattern – Butterfly Bliss

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Luana

Joy, Hope, and Beauty. 3 things that the world needs right now. Tonight we are sending out a special Free Quilt Pattern to lift your spirits and send a prayer for peace and healing. Many thanks to those of you … Continue reading →

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Your Free Quilt Pattern – Painted Peacock

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Luana

Enter a vibrant garden of peacocks, flowers and butterflies in this week’sexclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern, featuring an opulent central panel with fine digital-printed details. To make this 60″ x 65″ quilt design, you will start with a pair of … Continue reading →

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From Boulder to Manchester

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Luana

Today I flew from Denver to Boston, after being up most of the night because of a windstorm. After the 2 recent Boulder fires during windstorms, we are all on edge when the wind is howling. But I woke up … Continue reading →

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Your Free Quilt Pattern – Sun Valley Desert

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Luana

The Sun peeks over a rocky skyline and spreads its warmth over a glowing landscape, inthis week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Quilt Pattern. Is this a Desert Sunrise or Sunset? It is whatever you want it to be….but it is depicting … Continue reading →

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Early Springtime in the Rockies

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Luana

The seasons’ first clumps of early Spring flowers burst up out of the ground this week. There is nothing like the first crocuses and hyacinth blossoms to lift one’s spirits! Today is Sophie’s Gotcha Day. 19 years ago she was … Continue reading →

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