Category Archives: Creativity

Creative Nudge – Unexpected Inspirations

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Luana

from Jan 7 eQuilter newsletter: Luana is en route to New Zealand and is contemplating unexpected creative inspiration. The inspiration for this collage is a photo of a metal hinge on a temple door in Narita, Japan. We would like … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Luana

Every year seems to rush by faster than the last year, but in the end it is just more water under the bridge…. Each year is full of opportunities to make a fresh start: Birthdays, the First Day of Spring, … Continue reading →

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Test Run in the Studio, and Memorial

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Luana

If you haven't had time to check out our videos from Houston, be sure to have a look this week! We now have 6 videos from the quilt festival and IQA exhibits, and the latest one features Portrait and Figurative … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Inspiration

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Luana

I have just returned from 3 days in Aurora Illinois, at the BERNINA Ambassadors Reunion. First of all let me just say again that I am so honored and appreciative to be a part of this group. It brings together … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Japanese Quilts

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Luana

from the Dec 3 eQuilter newsletter: Tonight I am writing from Aurora Illinois, near Chicago. I am attending the Bernina Ambassador Reunion, networking with Bernina national teachers, authors and designers, having fun learning and playing on Bernina top-of-the-line machines. Lucky … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Time

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Luana

from the Nov 22 eQuilter newsletter: Every year I am shocked when the holidays are upon us. How is it possible that we've arrived at Thanksgiving Week again? It is a constant reminder that the years slip by faster and … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Salsa Rainbow

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Luana

from Nov 19 eQuilter newsletter: This weekend while at the Color Marketing Group's international conference in Orlando, I was enjoying the colorful Cuban, Mexican, and other Latino influences… the colors, the food and the music! If you like to watch … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Wild Horses

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Luana

When I was a girl, I was a horse doodler. I would draw horses all day long…. in class, at home… was totally horse crazy. For my 12th Christmas I got an oil painting set and my first painting was … Continue reading →

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Rome Art Quilt Reception

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Luana

from the Oct 1 eQuilter newsletter: (last Tuesday) I am writing to you from the Rome Fiumicino Airport in Italy, before I board my plane to fly home Tuesday. I've taken lots of photos, and I will be sharing them … Continue reading →

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Every Day is a Gift

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Luana

The opulence of Beau Monde has arrived! This 23-piece group was a favorite at Quilt Market. And you can download the 'Art Deco' Free Pattern to match. _______________________________________________ Today I am writing to you from New York, as I prepare … Continue reading →

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