Category Archives: Creativity

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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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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