As we pause for our Independence Day on the Fourth of July, I am thinking about the topics and motifs that are so quintessentially American. So many of these are expressed through our fabric collections, but where to begin? The lighthouses in New England? The Redwoods in California? The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley or Yellowstone? The Native American Pueblos of the Southwest? Or maybe you think of the great museums of New York City, or the Smithsonian in Washington DC?
We live in such a huge country, so that travel is necessary to experience all this beautiful land has to offer. Skiing in Colorado, surfing in Hawaii, fly-fishing in Montana, whale-watching in Alaska, or snorkeling in Key Largo…we hop on plans, trains and automobiles to have these unique experiences.
Then there are the classic things that we bake and eat and drink on the 4th of July….Lemonade, Cherry Pie, Watermelon. We gather together and spread out our blankets (or quilts!) on the grass, lay out a picnic, and then wait for the cool darkness and the thundering Fireworks.
I lived in New York City from 1984 to 1990, and during those years I went to the top of the Empire State Building, the World Trade Center, and the Crown of the Statue of Liberty. Peering out from her crown to Ellis Island, I imagined my ancestors arriving there after a long ocean voyage.
In 1986 I went to the huge fireworks celebration for the Centennial of the Statue of Liberty. It was so beautiful – I will never forget the colors exploding over Liberty Island, the bursting lights reflecting on the water. For me, she is the most iconic symbol of being an American.
If you have signed up for one or more of Cindy Lohbeck‘s dyeing/shibori classes, you should have received an invitation to a party the night before the classes start. Please RSVP ASAP!
The Tokyo Quilt Festival is welcoming Western quilters to submit quilts to their exhibit, to be held in January 23-29, 2020. The deadline for submissions to be received is Sept 30.
sharing your Passion for Fabric…
Luana and Paul
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Luana’s Travel Calendar:
July 18-22 – Sacred Threads & Not Fade Away (VA & DC)
July 30 – Aug 6 – Birmingham UK – Festival of Quilts
eQuilter Classroom:
July 11-14, 2019 – Cindy Lohbeck – Shibori, Ice-Dyeing and Ombre Dyeing – A couple seats still open – sign up now!
Sept 13-15 – Cas Holmes – FRCQ Workshop
Oct 8-10 – Jacqueline de Jonge – Enchanting Stars & Dream Flight
April 13-15 2020 – Susan Carlson
June 1-5 2020 – Paula Nadelstern
