Category Archives: Creativity

A Magical Childhood

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Luana

Did you have a Magical Childhood?Did you have a Fun Aunt?Did you have a mentor who made you the hero of your own story? As a child I was drawn to books and stories about magical beings, guardian spirits, talking … Continue reading →

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Specialty Products for Special Makers

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Luana

We are always happy to feature Paula Nadelstern’s latest collection in our newsletter. She came and spoke at our state guild in the early 1990s when I was just starting out in quilting, and her slide show was an epiphany. … Continue reading →

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Rapturous Color

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Luana

In my years of research out in the field, I have found that there are things that go together in the quilting world, like fabric, chocolate, and cats. Today is National Dark Chocolate Day, and that just might be an … Continue reading →

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Spring Colors for Winter Sewing

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Luana

Late January and February are the hardest months for me, because we have a seemingly permanent layer of snow and ice in our yards and streets. I am not complaining. It is what it is when you live in a … Continue reading →

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Quilt With a View

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Luana

Some of my most precious memories are spectacular views of stunning landscapes, that I’ve been privileged to experience. I am sure you have similar memories. Sometimes being at the right place and the right time….sometimes after a long journey…sometimes simply … Continue reading →

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While Gardens Lie Sleeping…

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Luana

A couple weeks ago we visited the holiday light show at the Denver Botanic Gardens. The trees and shrubs were wrapped in spirals of twinkling lights, and we marveled at the thousands of hours it must have taken to clothe … Continue reading →

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The Wandering Collector

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Luana

My house is full of stories – objets d’art, books, textiles, and tchotchkes that I have collected traveling the world over 40+ years, in 40+ countries. Every time I travel I come home with one special item to remind me … Continue reading →

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A Feast for the Eyes

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Luana

In the 30+ years that I have been quilting (since I left the garment industry) I have seen a lot of trends come and go. Some are mega-trends, some are fads, but Blenders always remain. These tonal or analogous prints … Continue reading →

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Not Afraid of Color

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Luana

Today I say once again, step into my rainbow salon, where we are not afraid of color, and not afraid to take creative risks….which is the foundation of all creative genius. You my friends are the tribe of creative savants, … Continue reading →

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Love is in the Air

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Luana

Here we are in the last few days of 2022, and most of us are trying to put a cap on another crazy year….not to mention anticipating the New Year…and maybe even trying to pick our own special “Word of … Continue reading →