Returning from the UK, I had a bit of a rough landing. Our beloved 2 year old pup Rosie had emergency surgery the night before I flew home, I had to jump through hoops with my quilt at Heathrow security, and then our backup freezer failed in the 100 degree heat and I had to throw out all the contents. Sheesh!
However, I had such a beautiful trip (and gorgeous weather!), and spent time with so many wonderful people, and photographed so many amazing quilts…that warm glow is going to stay with me for a long time. I am working on editing photos and will have those to share with you soon. I hope all of you had the chance to attend a quilt event this summer, to inspire your autumn quilt-making.
Next week when I am back in the studio, I have 2 quilts I am finishing, and then I am starting 2 new quilts. I’ve decided to work on 2 or 3 quilts at a time, so I have continuity in my projects. I have one up on the design wall while I am stitching on another. Maybe another on my paint table at the same time. Do you like to work on one project at a time, or do you move back and forth between projects?
I want to give you a challenge for the Fall season. Find someone who has less experience than you, and offer to teach them a technique. We have a lot of new quilters who have discovered our world of stitching since the pandemic. Give them a hand up and share something you love. Your enthusiasm is a spark of inspiration that you can pass on to someone else!
Even though we’ve had some 100 degree days here, I know the students are coming back to the university here in a week, and maybe your kids or grandkids are headed back to school soon. Start planning for some ‘me’ time with your sewing machine in the next few weeks! Do you need new needles, thread, batting, books or magazines? We are stocked up and ready to serve your needs.
sharing your love for fabric,
Luana and Paul
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Travel/Lecture Dates:
Sept 12 – SAQA “Camouflage” reception – Arizona Sonora Desert Museum – Tuscon AZ
Oct 9-12 – Houston Quilt Festival – Soul Stories
Nov 2-6 – Art Quilt Tahoe – Independent Study
Nov 7-10 – Sacred Threads – Indianapolis – Art & Activism lecture
Nov 21-23 – Taiwan Quilt Festival – Taipei
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