Category Archives: Charity

Gratitude & Comfort

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Luana

As you may know, we have established close relationships with many non-profits and relief organizations, so that our charity program may help those in need. This includes groups that work internationally, nationally, regionally and locally…like when Colorado has had floods, … Continue reading →

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Making Art Quilts, and Working for Peace

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Luana

It has been such a fun week hanging out with fellow art quilters and textile artists at the SAQA annual conference, which featured the work (and studios!) of Australian and New Zealand quilters. Many thanks to everyone who worked hard … Continue reading →

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Our Giant Fabric Pipeline

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Luana

Today Sophie got her 1st vaccine shot, which means now all of our kids have their first dose. Paul and I had our single dose J&J a few weeks ago, so this is bringing another layer of hope for the … Continue reading →

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April – Season of Renewal

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Luana

Dear Friends – I am still trying to get through all the emails and letters that you sent to us after the March 22 shooting. Here in Boulder we are all still processing what happened, still learning of people in … Continue reading →

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Now More Than Ever….

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Luana

By now, I assume you have heard all about the mass shooting that occurred on Monday here in Boulder. I know many of you read my email about this on Wednesday, because we’ve been flooded with emails, phone calls and … Continue reading →

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From Boulder…With Love

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Luana

It is very hard to start writing to you tonight. I am sure by now almost all of you have heard about the shooting here in Boulder, and the 10 people who died. All I can do is speak from … Continue reading →

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The Healing Power of Stitch

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Luana

This week I’d like to introduce you to a remarkable organization called the Common Threads Project. It is an international group that exists to help those who have suffered the trauma of sexual and gender-based violence, so they can heal … Continue reading →

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Texas Ice Storm

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 49 Many thanks to all of you who have supported our eQuilter charity program. This week we have donated $1000 so far to Texas disaster relief and food bank organizations in Austin, … Continue reading →

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Register for Upcoming Online Events

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 47 I’d like to point out a few upcoming events: If you are a member of the Canadian Quilters Association, registration is now open for you to sign up for my Zoom … Continue reading →

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Healing Hearts…Loving Hearts

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Luana

Tonight I want to share a story with you. It is inspired by events over the weekend:My stepbrother received a call Saturday night, and 24 hours later was in surgery to receive a desperately needed and long-awaited kidney transplant. The … Continue reading →

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