This week we lost 2 important matriarchs in the quilting world. Freddy Moran was 94 when she went to the big rainbow in the sky. She was an early advocate of bright colors and whimsical art quilt design, when others were stuck on ditsy dark calico fabrics. Freddy considered Red a Neutral!
Thanks to Mel Beach for this Freddy quote: “Quilting is my passion. I feel everyone needs a passion in their life. I think having a passion keeps us active, alive, and interesting, and interested in other people and places. Quilting has led me to meet a fabulous group of people and to travel to wonderful parts of the world. Quilting keeps our minds creative.”
It was shocking to lose Laurie Harsh, the founder of Fabshopnet. Laurie was a mentor and advisor when I was preparing to open our business in 1998 and 1999. She was a pioneer in our industry, and has advised countless quilt shop owners in their retail adventures. We shared a passion for quilting and fabric, and had a mutual appreciation. Everyone in the industry knew her, and her influence will continue to ripple out to the community.
So what does this mean? Appreciate and absorb inspiration from your precious elder mentors, and pass it on to those younger makers who are discovering our beloved quilting art and craft! We all have something to share with a younger maker. Teach someone to sew. Share your passion for quilting by volunteering in a classroom. Donate the lonely parts of your stash to those who are learning to make blocks, and learning to hand-stitch.
There is nothing more joyful than sharing one’s passion with a young person who is drawn to the Light of Creativity. When life is a roller coaster, we find our balance with a needle and thread.
I have added more photos from the Festival of Quilts on my photo pages – please enjoy and share!
sharing your love for fabric,
Luana and Paul
Travel/Quilt Dates:
Sept 4-8 – AQSG Seminar, Tarrytown NY
Sept 15-25 – Painting Retreat
Oct 31 – Nov 3 – Houston Quilt Festival
December 5-13 – Textile & Costume Tour – Italy. Alpine Xmas Market Extension Dec 13-15.
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