Category Archives: Creativity

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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Creative Nudge – Light and Dimension

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Luana

I am writing to you from the Dairy Barn in Athens Ohio, where today I am lecturing on International Quilt Trends. I have to write this before I go see the Quilt National exhibit, so my comments on the show … Continue reading →

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Practice Makes Perfect

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Luana

This week on Sept 2nd I will be giving a power point lecture at the Dairy Barn in Athens Ohio. If you haven’t seen the Quilt National exhibit yet, please join me and stay for the exhibit before it closes … Continue reading →

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Creative Genius

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Luana

I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. My kids are back in school! Sam has an audition tomorrow, and Sophie has an audition in a week, but otherwise we are headed back to a … Continue reading →

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Quilts and Creative Kids

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Luana

I arrived home from England a few days ago, and I am still working through my 2000+ photos from the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham. So far I’ve posted photos from Sacred Threads and my short visit to the village … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Unfinished Masterpieces

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Luana

Cornelia got married when she was 23 years old… in 1859. She made this quilt top just before her marriage… maybe when she was 22. She didn’t quilt the piece until 1907…at the age of 71. This was one of … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Telling a Story

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Luana

Sunday night I returned home from my weekend at the Not Fade Away conference, and my visit to the Sacred Threads exhibit. The two events go together so well, because Not Fade Away encourages quilters to tell their stories and … Continue reading →

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The Rebirth of Remodeling

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Luana

For the next few weeks my house is torn apart, with everything being moved out of the ground floor, and 20 years of artwork, furniture and “stuff” being piled up in other places. We’ve been in our house (the birthplace … Continue reading →

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