Category Archives: Art

Creative Nudge – the Colors of Cuba

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Luana

It has been 10 days since I returned from Cuba, and the colors are still haunting me. I keep playing salsa music in my studio, and I am still craving black beans and rice. Art is alive and well in … Continue reading →

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Practice Makes Perfect

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Luana

This week on Sept 2nd I will be giving a power point lecture at the Dairy Barn in Athens Ohio. If you haven’t seen the Quilt National exhibit yet, please join me and stay for the exhibit before it closes … Continue reading →

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Every Quilt Has a Story

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Luana

I am writing to you from the Washington DC area, at the Not Fade Away conference put on by Quilt Alliance. (In Herndon VA, near Dulles Airport) Before I leave for a full Saturday of conference panels and workshops, I … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Grapes and Iris

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Luana

One of the great joys of travel for a creative person, is to visit art museums and see works by the masters. One of the most beloved artists is Van Gogh, who often chose a still life for a subject. … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Bohemian Mashup

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Luana

Two weeks ago when I was in Vienna, I went to Budapest for a day. During some free time, I walked through the central market building and took photos of all the great arts and crafts. One of the things … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – An Ornamental Age

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Luana

Last week while I was in Vienna, I took a one day trip to Budapest because I just had to have another look at the amazing Matthias Church. The reason I am so madly in love with this church is … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Diego and Frida

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Luana

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo had a powerfully intense creative relationship. It is hard to imagine how two such strong artistic personalities made a life together, but they both created a body of work that was strongly influenced by the … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Previews – Part 2

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Luana

SUMMER/FALL 2015: Part 2 Here are some more exciting designer collections that we saw (and bought!) last weekend at Quilt Market. Watch the newsletters for their arrival over the next several months, or contact eQuilter Customer Service to be notified … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – China Costume Exhibit

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Luana

I am writing to you from New York City, after a very inspiring weekend of Quilt Market, a New York design show, and the costume exhibit on China at the Metropolitan Museum. It was also one of those travel weeks … Continue reading →

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Sharing and Snooping

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Luana

Next weekend I will be at the SAQA Conference in Portland OR – Fiberlandia! Hopefully I will see many of you there! This morning I was very lucky to attend the dress rehearsal for the Boulder Philharmonic’s concert tonight, featuring … Continue reading →

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