Category Archives: Creativity

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 →

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The Creative Heart

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Luana

Tonight we watched the first half of ‘The Fabelmans’, and Judd Hirsch’s “Uncle Boris” scene has left me gutted, giddy, my heart bursting out of my chest. I think all of us who identify as Artists (in the broadest terms, … Continue reading →

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A Day At The Museum

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Luana

Quilters have an incredibly long attention span, I have found. We have the ability to look at one amazing quilt for the longest time, appreciating and dissecting every little stitch, every color choice, every shape and proportion. Do we do … Continue reading →

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Quilting for Mental Health

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Luana

This weekend I am at a Fall Quilt Retreat with our state guild – CQC – the Colorado Quilting Council. I have always wanted to take a class on Pineapple Quilt Blocks so I would not have to start from … Continue reading →

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A Fantasy Escape

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Luana

“Not all those who wander are lost.” – Bilbo Baggins Now seems to be the perfect time to escape to fantasy realms, and fortunately the new Lord of the Rings prequel series was released last week. You may also be … Continue reading →

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eQuilter Labor Day Sale – New Timeless, Hoffman, Quilting Treasures

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Luana

Our Huge eQuilter Labor Day Sale starts NOW!8 Categories, 1600 Products on Sale, 40% to 50% Off!Shop early for the best selection on our Blowout Sale. Sunday is the last day of our Quilt Backing Bonanza Sale!Don’t miss these savings … Continue reading →

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Sunset, Sunset

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Luana

Batik and Blender Fabric Clearance I don’t know about you, but I am getting pretty tired of living in ‘historic times’. Even though the weather patterns seem to be out of whack, there is still a predictable pattern of the … Continue reading →

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