Category Archives: Creativity

Returning from Quilt Canada

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Luana

As you read this newsletter, I am flying back home from Quilt Canada in Edmonton. The convention center sits on the side of a steep hill, and it has long steep escalators and a funicular instead of an elevator. It … Continue reading →

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Happy Days

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Luana

I read an interesting article today about inheriting generational or genetic memories. Not sure if they have ‘proved’ this yet, but I am pretty sure it exists in my family tree. At the very least, I know that the summertime … Continue reading →

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Donuts With Sprinkles

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Luana

This week we are celebrating Juneteenth and the Summer Solstice. I’ll be marking the official start of summer Thursday afternoon, at a higher latitude … in Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. Hope to see several of you Canadian quilters at the … Continue reading →

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Chillin’ with St Nick

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Luana

It is going to hit 95 degrees this week, which seems like a good time to talk about chilly Winter scenes and holiday fabrics. We just literally got this new exclusive panel in Tuesday, with St Nicholas and arctic animals … Continue reading →

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World Ocean Day

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Luana

It’s “Thunder-Boomer” season here in Colorado, which means we have storm clouds rolling over the mountains onto the plains most afternoons, and then they turn into thunderstorms with rain and often hail as they travel out across Eastern Colorado. Our … Continue reading →

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Summer Stitchin’

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Luana

Recently I took a short trip to England, and while I was there I was delighted to visit the home and studio of artist/author Cas Holmes in Maidstone. We recorded an intimate tour of her studio, and interview about her … Continue reading →

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Love Rainbows? – June is Pride Month

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Luana

HAPPY JUNE! We kick off Pride Month with a special curated collection of Rainbows and LGBTQ-themed products. We celebrate and support our LGBTQ staff, friends and family this month, and every day! I hope you love this new collection of … Continue reading →

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Summertime….and the Livin’ Is Easy……

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Luana

The kids are out of school, we just blew past Memorial Day, and the summer stretches before us like a spool of thread unrolling across our sewing room floor. It seems like so much time right now, but we know … Continue reading →

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Alexander Henry – An Appreciation

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Luana

A week ago we learned that we have lost Marc DeLeon, the president and patriarch of Alexander Henry Fabrics. His daughter and son – Nicole and Phillip – have been the artist-illustrators for the company for years. We’ve watched each … Continue reading →

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May 18 – Endangered Species Day

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Luana

This time of year the avid birdwatchers are out with their binoculars and walking sticks here in Colorado. We are seeing migrating birds expanding beyond their traditional ranges, due to changes in habitat and food sources. We know that many … Continue reading →

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