Category Archives: Charity

Colorado Floods

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Luana

  I am writing to you tonight from Agra in India, after visiting the Taj Mahal today. As you can imagine, it is very surreal to be reading about the flood devastation in Colorado, when I am on the other … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Lady Liberty as Muse

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Luana

When you read this, it will be September 11, the 12th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Towers. Because I had lived in the East Village in NYC for many years, even though I had started a new … Continue reading →

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Tornado Quilts for Moore Oklahoma

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Luana

I am home from Oklahoma City, but I definitely brought back the visceral images of the tornado's destruction. After spending time in neighborhoods that had been reduced to twisted piles of rubble, and as I drove home into my own … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Tornado Quilts

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Luana

Today was one of those days that I will remember for the rest of my life. Today Sam and I flew to Oklahoma City, went to the Town Hall, starting spreading out some of the 400 donated quilts, and then … Continue reading →

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Summer Update

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Luana

Back in March when I was in New York, I mentioned that we saw a Nick Cave costumed performance at Grand Central Station. A few weeks ago I raved about his art and costume exhibit at the Denver Art Museum, … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Update

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Luana

 This week our June 20th deadline arrived for Oklahoma Tornado Relief Quilts, and I was just blown away by the response we received. Wow, THANK YOU so much to all of you – individuals and groups – who very quickly … Continue reading →

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Quilts for Moore Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Luana

  I wanted to let you know that 400 quilts have been received so far for the tornado victims of Moore Oklahoma. Most of them came in at the last minute, so Kathy and I have been waiting to see … Continue reading →

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The Space In Between

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Luana

After traveling to 2 quilt shows in 2 countries, (Quilt Canada, and Quilt National/Dairy Barn) and seeing 25,000 fabric designs at Quilt Market, my brain has been totally saturated with Color over the last few weeks! Watch for quilt photos … Continue reading →

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Quilt Relief for Oklahoma

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Luana

On this Memorial Day weekend, we are remembering not only those who have served, those we have lost, but also those affected by the May 20 tornado in Oklahoma. I am in Athens Ohio this weekend for Quilt National, and … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Canada, Trends, Tornadoes & Graduation

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Luana

There are so many things to write about – I don't know where to begin! First let me tell you that this is a scene from Quilt BC in Penticton Canada from last week. An hour before the exhibit opened, … Continue reading →

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