Category Archives: Creativity

SAQA Tribal Gathering

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Luana

I have just returned from the SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) conference in San Antonio Texas, and it was a great opportunity to chat with many of the quilt world’s most talented people in a small venue. It is great … Continue reading →

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My Purple Friend

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Luana

This week my childhood best friend is in town…for her little brother’s memorial. We’ve been friends since 6th grade. Our mothers were born a week apart. (Pisces) I always thought of her as the over-achiever. She got a full ride … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – What’s Your Muse?

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Luana

Have you found your Muse? Have you experienced an inspiration so profound that it lights a Creative Fire, and fills you with a passionate drive to Create? Everywhere I go, I take photos. If I don’t have a camera, I … Continue reading →

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Daylight Savings!

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Luana

Here is our Bi-Annual Service, reminding you to SPRING AHEAD and set your clock forward one hour if you live in a US Daylight Savings Time zone. For the rest of you …enjoy that extra hour of sleep. I finally … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Women’s Words at QuiltCon

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Luana

As I returned home from the Modern Quilt Guild’s QuiltCon in Pasadena, I tried to focus on the trends that are emerging in the Modern Quilt movement. The one that really stands out is that quilters are using their work … Continue reading →

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New Voices Will Emerge

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Luana

Gung Hei Fat Choi! Happy Chinese New Year of the Dog! In addition to Valentine’s and Mardi Gras / Carnivale this week, we learned that Westminster / Free Spirit is closing its doors forever. In case you didn’t read our … Continue reading →

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Good-Bye to an Iconic Brand

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Luana

Feb 16 – Chinese New Year of the Dog Feb 14 – Valentines Day & Ash Weds Feb 13 – Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday / Carnivale Feb 12 – Westminster / Free Spirit Announced Closing Yes it is true. … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Space Dream Sleeping Bag

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Luana

Sweet Dreams are made of Space Exploration … when you are sleeping in this Solar System sleeping bag … this week’s Free Pattern! Pull back the starry cover and slip in between the Planets, in this 33″ x 57″ sleeping … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Crazy Mandalas

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Luana

One of the reasons I love taking my camera to quilt shows, is so I can share with you some of the mind-blowing talent that is out there making quilts every day. This is why I love introducing non-quilting artist … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year from the Serengeti

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Luana

I am writing to you on New Years Day from the Serengeti Plains of Tanzania Africa, because when this email goes out Wednesday, I will be totally off the grid for a few days. This trip has been a great … Continue reading →

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