About Emerald Falls

Lynn Christiansen is an award-winning quilt pattern designer, instructor, and the creative heart behind the Wanderlust Quilt Society. Her unique designs are deeply inspired by her travels, reflecting the colors, textures, and traditions of the places she’s explored—from European cities to quiet coastal towns.  Her work has been featured in magazines, quilt shows, and podcasts, celebrated for its originality and storytelling through fabric.

With nearly 30 years of teaching experience, Lynn is passionate about bringing quilters and crafters together to create art that feeds the creative soul and brings joy. Her warm, approachable, and encouraging teaching style makes students feel at ease both in-person and online.  A lifelong fabric artist, Lynn began her journey with embroidery lessons from her great-grandmother and has never looked back.

Through her patterns, classes, and online community, Lynn invites quilters to explore the world one stitch at a time, and to find connection, creativity, and joy along the way.

What my students have to say:

"After 20 years of not taking any quilting classes, I recently signed up for Lynn's collage class.  I was a bit nervous and apprehensive, but she was terrific and my doubts quickly disappeared.  Lynn was knowledgeable and patient.  She encouraged all 6 of us in the class and I left the class feeling energized and excited and looking forward to exploring more about fabric collage and will be looking to sign up for some quilting classes also.  Lynn also said that she is available by email if we have any questions about collage---she said once we were her students, we are always her students.  Thanks Lynn for inspiring me." ~Paula

“I have taken several classes with Lynn. She is an excellent Teacher! I can't recommend her enough.” ~ Sue

“I so enjoyed your class in wool and never have done wool crafting. You made it so simple and your teaching skills are spot on. Look forward to a future class.” ~ Donette

“I took Lynn’s Laura Heine Teeny Tiny class and absolutely LOVED this class and the instructor.  What an amazing new technique. Lynn is an amazing instructor and made this so enjoyable. I plan to do more of these in the future and will take more classes by Lynn if the opportunity arises. You will not regret taking any class with Lynn.” ~ Nancy

“I took this collage quilt to step out of my comfort zone and learn a new technique: raw-edge appliqué with a collage of fabrics.  Lynn broke down the pattern into manageable chunks, and taught the steps to each part with both lecture and demonstration.  She met each student “where they were” with their projects, and she acknowledged frustrations and helped me see past them and work through them. I’m excited to keep practicing the new techniques and can’t wait to finish the project!” ~Michelle

“LOVED the class and my family loved my flamingo!” - Laura

“The best program our guild had this year.” - Jenny

Magazine Features

Chocolate Cherry Pie in Love of Quilting-January/February 2024

Fractal in Love of Quilting-Winter 2025

Grand Cayman & Designer Spotlight in Quilmaker-Summer 2025