Category Archives: Creativity

No Expectations

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Luana

I come from a family of artists and musicians, but there is also a branch of avid photographers. My maternal grandfather was a camera nut who was constantly taking photos and slides. When my grandparents came to visit, after a … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Luana

To all of you mothers, grandmothers, mama bear mentors, super-aunties, and people with daughters and mothers….I wish you a fulsome Mother’s Day with plenty of time to hug your loved ones. It is my first M Day since I lost … Continue reading →

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Greetings from Kent UK

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Luana

I am writing to you from the historic medieval town of Canterbury in SE England. I am visiting old friends and also visiting a few quilt artist friends. Today I visited the home and studio of Cas Holmes, who is … Continue reading →

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Ciao, Bella!

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Luana

This week I am opening up my Textile & Costume Tour in Italy, for registration. I have been obsessed with Italy since I was a kid. I read “The Agony and The Ecstasy” so many times the cover fell off … Continue reading →

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La Dolce Vita for Fabriholics

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Luana

I am very anxious to open my Textile and Costume Tour up for registrations. I am nailing down the last few details for this unique tour to Italy, which I have been putting together over the last 8 years. (Delayed … Continue reading →

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Colors of the Southwest

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Luana

After spending a week immersing myself in the colors of the red rock canyons in Southwest Colorado, under our brilliant blue skies, I am back in the studio absolutely inspired by my week with 80 fellow textile artists. As you … Continue reading →

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Hello from Gateway Canyon

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Luana

This week I am finally attending the Alegre Retreat in Gateway Canyon in Southwest Colorado. This is something I’ve wanted to do for at least 15 years. 20 years ago I took a class with Katie Pasquini Masopust at Art … Continue reading →

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Windy Weekend

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Luana

We are in the middle of a windstorm here in Boulder, with gusts up to 100 mph which is a little nerve-wracking. This is exactly the kind of weather we had a couple years ago when a fire swept into … Continue reading →

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Multitudes

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Luana

I’ve been on a quest for 35 years. My goal is to fill out my stash with every color, every shade and tint and hue and value so that when I need something for a project, it is (somewhere) on … Continue reading →

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Feelin’ Groovy

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Luana

This week, for you avid Midweek newsletter readers, I am giving you a little sneak peak of a beloved collection we just got back in stock:Caryl Bryler Fallert-Gentry’s “Gradations” which is 24 different color combinations of Ombre prints. If you … Continue reading →

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