Category Archives: Charity

Sewing Days Oct 14 & 21 for Disaster Relief

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Luana

* Yesterday was the official first day of Autumn – the Fall Equinox. Our local weather obliged with a drop in temperature, and we are having a cool rainy weekend. Even though the kids have been back to school for … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Teddy Bear Hugs

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Luana

I had a teddy bear when I was a kid. I bet you did too. When I was scared, I would hide under the covers and clench my bear tightly…and I would feel safe. Last week I spoke about our … Continue reading →

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When There Are No Words….Pray, Donate & Make Quilts

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Luana

For those of you facing Hurricane Irma, the Western Fires, or the earthquake aftermath, we are just holding our breath and hoping…praying that you are all safe. 2 days ago Mayor Tim Kerner (Jean Lafitte, LA) drove a truck full … Continue reading →

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What To Do

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Luana

Texas flooded, Western Fires, and now Irma approaching. We all know someone who is or will be affected. As quilters our first instinct is to help. Now is the time for us all to give to grassroots organizations that are … Continue reading →

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Post Storm Labor Day

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Luana

I have tried several times to start writing this week’s letter, trying to find the words after such a devastating hurricane and flood hit Houston and the gulf coast. Most of you know what is going on – now there … Continue reading →

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Post Storm Labor Day

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Luana

I have tried several times to start writing this week’s letter, trying to find the words after such a devastating hurricane and flood hit Houston and the gulf coast. Most of you know what is going on – now there … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Peaceful Mandala

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Luana

Dear Houston, Our hearts are breaking for you, and our prayers are being sent to comfort you, keep you safe, and bring you through this incomprehensible flood. We will do all that we can to help you, and I know … Continue reading →

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Helping Texas Flood Victims

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Luana

We have had many requests for suggestions of Houston and/or disaster relief organizations who would make the best use of monetary donations. There will be a quilt drive, but for now we need to help by donating money for disaster … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Sacred Threads – Sacred Big Cats

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Luana

Tonight I am back home in Colorado, after a whirlwind trip to the Washington DC area for the Sacred Threads exhibit, and the Not Fade Away conference. Sacred Threads is a place for quilts about spirituality, peace, grief, joy, healing, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Space Fantasy

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Luana

If you’ve read our newsletter for many years, you know that we are serious Sci-Fi nerds… fans of Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate, Dr Who and Guardians of the Galaxy, to name a few. I especially love those futuristic stories … Continue reading →

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