Category Archives: Creativity

Yvonne Porcella – A Remembrance

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Luana

The Quilting World lost one of its luminaries and founding mothers earlier this week – Yvonne Porcella was making art from her hospital bed in the last days of her life – an artist to the end and still excited … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Cuban Arts

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Luana

Dear Friends, To close out the year, I wanted to share another collage of photos from my recent trip to Cuba. I am still being inspired by the colors, art and music of this island nation…a little sad knowing that … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Quiet Beauty

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Luana

The crazier the holiday season, the more I yearn for the quiet beauty of nature. The more I get stuck in holiday traffic, the more I crave a quiet walk in the snow. The more I am bombarded with multiple … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Winter Dreams

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Luana

* Winter Dreams * Oh my goodness, we’re just bursting with excitement about all we have planned for you in 2016! In the meantime we’ve been wishing for a really good snow to put us in the mood for Christmas, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Mariposas Mi Amigas

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Luana

This week I’d just like to bring you some lovely eye candy to make you smile and maybe dream a little. This is a detail of a quilt from the Houston Quilt Festival’s Group Quilt category. (eQuilter sponsored the prizes … Continue reading →

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Quilt Videos, Cuba and COLOR

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Luana

Our videos from Houston are UP! People and Portraits – SAQA and IQA Pets and Wildlife – SAQA and IQA National Parks with Donna Desoto Marianne Williamson Retrospective Japanese Quilts (Handmade & Hawaiian) * CUBA ARTS TOUR * Registrations for … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – The Power of Orange

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Luana

Here is another collage of quilts from the Quilt Festival in Houston. What is your first impression of these quilts? Bright! But also, what they have in common is the color Orange. Many of us have been trained not to … Continue reading →

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eQuilter’s Charity Story

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Luana

We finally have the Australian Patchwork and Quilting issue in stock, with a lovely article about eQuilter’s charity work for Mission of Love and other organizations around the world. A special thanks to Stephanie Squadrito and APQ staff for featuring … Continue reading →

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Babysitting, Braces, Tours and Houston

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Luana

We are so excited! A special package was delivered at our house a few minutes ago, with preview copies of the Nov/Dec issue of Machine Quilting Magazine. The cover story of “Kids Who Create” features our very own Sophie Rubin! … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Zen Abstract

Posted on September 9, 2015 by equilter

Last week I was at Quilt National in Athens Ohio, and I am still processing this tight focused art quilt exhibit that some artists consider the Oscars of quilt exhibitions. With only 84 quilts in a very special venue, it … Continue reading →

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