Category Archives: Activism

Back to Civilization

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from Homer Alaska. I have just spent a mind-blowing 4 days at Bear Camp at Lake Clark National Park, among the bears ( and foxes) with no wifi or cell service. I slept in … Continue reading →

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Pop Queen

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Luana

When I travel to quilt festivals and quilt exhibits in other countries, one of my favorite things is to find the quilts that express the maker’s home country and native culture. The Festival of Quilts is the largest quilt festival … Continue reading →

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Random Acts of Kindness & Senseless Beauty

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Luana

Our hearts go out to the community of Lahaina on Maui, where a wind-driven wildfire has taken dozens of lives and over 1000 homes. This is similar to what happened here in Boulder on December 30, 2021, when we lost … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Northern Peaks

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Luana

Today’s special Free Quilt Pattern features grizzly bears gathering amongst the tall pines and mountain peaks in a stunning Northwoods landscape, with Melanie’s distinctive alcohol ink painting technique. To make this 53″ x 66″ scenic quilt, you will start with … Continue reading →

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Flowers, Fruit & Pollinators

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Luana

Wednesday night I am flying to Birmingham England, for the Festival of Quilts. They are celebrating their 20th anniversary and I am excited to photograph the quilt exhibit this year. This has been the biggest show for Europe for many … Continue reading →

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Stitching for Peace

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Luana

Do you believe that a quilt can be a prayer? I do. I have always felt that when we stitch a quilt with intention and love, the energy of those hopes and dreams are contained in the quilt like a … Continue reading →

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Dear Humans – Get Your Act Together

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Luana

Today was a travel day. Door to door it was 13 hours, but I made it to Halifax Nova Scotia. It is cool and rainy here, and the fires from the last week are now under control. I am excited … Continue reading →

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Buzzing with Creativity

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Luana

Happy Pride Month! Our shelves are bursting with Rainbow and Pride fabric designs. Sunday June 4 is National Hug Your Cat Day – but I am sure you were going to snuggle with your kitty anyway today, right? If you … Continue reading →

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Call for Entry – Colorado Artists – Little Creatures

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Luana

As you must know by now, I am passionate about conservation, and I am working on collaborations with the Endangered Species Coalition based in Washington DC. They are sponsoring this exhibit “Little Creatures” which will open at the Boulder Library … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Luana

As we approach the $2 million mark for total raised by eQuilter.com for non-profits, today is a good time to let you know how eQuilter has been working to be a force for good on Planet Earth. There are many … Continue reading →

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