Category Archives: Art

My Creative Life

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Luana

Many thanks to all of you who sent messages of condolence. It means a lot to me, and I appreciate your kind words of comfort. Now that these years of caretaking are behind me, I am feeling a deep exhaustion … Continue reading →

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When Quilters Gather…

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Luana

Have you ever been to a dyeing party? It is somewhere between a quilting bee and a kindergarten finger-painting session….i.e. it is just about the most fun you can have with a bucket! This party quilt was made by Taiwanese … Continue reading →

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Home Again with a Full Heart

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Luana

Well that’s a wrap! After 4 years I returned to Houston for Quilt Market and Festival, and hundreds of hugs were given and received. The best part was seeing so many old friends and being back in the heart of … Continue reading →

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Mom Would Be Proud

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Luana

Today is Veterans Day, and Armistice Day, when we remember those who served their country. Our thanks to all of you who have contributed Quilts of Valor to veterans this weekend. Paul’s father was a WWII veteran so this day … Continue reading →

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That Golden Glow

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Luana

We have had one of those glorious Colorado Fall weeks, with brilliant yellow, orange and red foliage against intensely clear blue skies with mild temperatures. I hope you have been enjoying some of your own gorgeous Autumn weather as well. … Continue reading →

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Stitch by Stitch, Hand to Hand, Making a Circle

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Luana

This week I am reaching back to April, to share this beautiful quilt from the Pour l’Amour du Fils quilt festival in Nantes, France. This is from the Quilt Nihon gallery at this French quilt exhibit. Best of Quilt Nihon … Continue reading →

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A Sad Week

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Luana

Sometimes the news of the week is so blinding and incomprehensible, there are no words. My heart hurts. My head hurts. I just don’t understand how humans are capable of so much destruction in more than one place. The fact … Continue reading →

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Leah’s Fox and Hare

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Luana

This week I am sharing another paper-pieced quilt from the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK. This very clever original quilt (Top-Center) highlights the story of the Fox and Hare, with a vertical mirror image featuring the fox on the … Continue reading →

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Cats, Girl Scouts & Capt Picard

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Luana

As you may know, eQuilter has had an exclusive line of digital printed fabrics for years now, with hundreds of products in our Rubin Design Studio collections. We got another shipment this week, and if you are a Cat Lover … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Through the Forest Light

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Luana

This breathtaking Autumn scene features the magical light of the Golden Hour, with a luminous glow filtering through red, orange and yellow leaves. A herd of deer pause to survey the viewer (you!) with a harvest scene in the background. … Continue reading →

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