Category Archives: Creativity

Ode to Bob

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Luana

If we are lucky, as we travel the path of Life, we intersect with special people who are meant to mentor and inspire us. When I was in 7th grade, 12 years old, I had an art teacher who I … Continue reading →

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Happy At Home

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Luana

Here in the US the virus is spiking again, which means quilters and crafty people everywhere are hunkering down with their fabrics and art supplies, anticipating a long winter Safer At Home. I was raised by a mother who was … Continue reading →

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The Year of the Gnome

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Luana

Have you ever been in such a magical place out in Nature, that you just *know* there must be elves, fairies or gnomes around you? Have you ever put your hands on the trunk of a tree that is older … Continue reading →

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Profile Article – Luana Rubin – on Create Whimsy

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Luana

Here is a lovely profile article on Create Whimsy, if you’d like to read more about my life history and creative evolution. Thanks to the ladies at Create Whimsy for giving me a place to tell my story! They included … Continue reading →

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Smoke Gets In My Eyes

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 31 As I write this, Boulder is experiencing a hazardous smoke event from the largest fire in Colorado history, Northwest of us. In addition there is a new fire today just west … Continue reading →

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Quilt Visions 2020 – “Trends in Contemporary Quilting”

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Luana

Virtual Lecture via Zoom Link on Saturday, October 17th, 2020 at 4 pm PT $15 per household, $10 for Members with coupon code Event link will be sent separately within 48 hours of order confirmation. VAM welcomes Luana Rubin of … Continue reading →

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Deep End of the Thread Pool

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Luana

We just got in a big shipment of Aurifil Thread Sets, so I thought I’d bring these to your attention because the only thing better than a box of chocolates is…a box of totally yummy Italian threads in a set … Continue reading →

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Glass Half Full

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 24 We are deeply saddened by the cancer death of Chadwick Boseman who played Jackie Robinson, the Black Panther, and other inspiring characters. We know many of you feel the same way … Continue reading →

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Stars & Flowers – Symmetry & Chaos

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Luana

Quilters love symmetrical shapes, especially geometric shapes like Stars and Flowers that can be dissected into shapes and stitched into blocks. Taking something that is wild and growing, and expressing it in an orderly symmetrical shape helps us to feel … Continue reading →

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Summer Bittersweet

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Luana

The news is full of families and teachers making impossible decisions about the start of the school year. Here in Boulder our 2 school districts (K-12) just decided yesterday that the school year will start 100% online. Meanwhile kids everywhere … Continue reading →