Category Archives: Art

Colors of the Southwest

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Luana

After spending a week immersing myself in the colors of the red rock canyons in Southwest Colorado, under our brilliant blue skies, I am back in the studio absolutely inspired by my week with 80 fellow textile artists. As you … Continue reading →

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Hello from Gateway Canyon

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Luana

This week I am finally attending the Alegre Retreat in Gateway Canyon in Southwest Colorado. This is something I’ve wanted to do for at least 15 years. 20 years ago I took a class with Katie Pasquini Masopust at Art … Continue reading →

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Windy Weekend

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Luana

We are in the middle of a windstorm here in Boulder, with gusts up to 100 mph which is a little nerve-wracking. This is exactly the kind of weather we had a couple years ago when a fire swept into … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Mystic Kitty

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Luana

Behold the green eyes of this mystical kitty, who sees all and knows all, in this week’s Free Quilt Pattern. This mesmerizing portrait captures the intensity of this cosmic cat’s gaze, surrounded by marbleized colors and opulent embellishments. To make … Continue reading →

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Spring Chocolate Sale

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Luana

Well, the time has come to clear out our Artisan Chocolates for the season, and I know from experience they go fast. Place your order now for 30% off. If you order 5 chocolate bars and a spool of thread, … Continue reading →

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Do You Love Textiles?

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Luana

Just in case you missed the Wednesday e-newsletter, I now have photo albums up for both the DAR Museum opening of “Sewn in America”, and QuiltCon exhibits. For many years I’ve been researching a very unique Textile & Costume tour … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Mystic Owl

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Luana

Stare deep into the eyes of the all-knowing Cosmic Owl, with this week’s Free Quilt Pattern. The powerful image captures the magic and wisdom of this nocturnal raptor, in vivid kaleidoscopic colors and ornate embellishments. To make this 71″ wide … Continue reading →

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Happy Spring!

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Luana

Happy Spring Equinox! Today is the first Full Day of Spring which is always a cause for celebration here in Colorado. Our mountains are cloaked in snow, but our bulbs are pushing up through the ground, and the tree buds … Continue reading →

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I’m in a SemiQuincentennial Mood

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Luana

When you receive this email, I’ll be flying back from Washington DC, where I attended the opening reception for ‘Sewn in America – Making-Meaning-Memory’ at the DAR Museum. My quilt ‘Stardust Mothers’ is hanging in this exhibit, next to a … Continue reading →

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This Land

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Luana

Tonight I’d like to feature an artwork from QuiltCon that was made by a group of students at the Marylhurst School in Portland Oregon. It won a 1st Place ribbon in the Youth category, and their teacher Jessica Bernert deserves … Continue reading →

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