Category Archives: Creativity

Pippa’s Hawaiian Quilts

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Luana

Today I am sharing another stunning quilt from the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham U.K. “Sunflower” by Pippa MossA traditional Hawaiian pattern, designed by Poakalani of Honolulu, HawaiiHand applique with hand quilting. Over the many years I have gone to … Continue reading →

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A Red Maple Leaf….

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Luana

This week our maple tree had a branch that turned colors, and a perfect little red leaf fluttered to my feet. I picked it up and tucked it into a book I am reading about the Metropolitan Art Museum. Today … Continue reading →

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High as a Kite

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Luana

After my weeklong stay in Birmingham UK at the Festival of Quilts, I traveled down to Oxfordshire and stayed in a hotel built in the 15th century, in Henley on Thames. In the early mornings I watched the river flow … Continue reading →

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Fall Festivals – Just Around the Corner

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Luana

The news cycle is so totally bonkers. I am deeply grateful for the quilting community, and the sanctuary of my creative space, to keep my sanity. My B790 machine had a ‘spa day’ while I was in the UK, and … Continue reading →

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Together We Can

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Luana

Our of all the beautiful creative quilts that I saw at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK, this group quilt is one that sticks in my mind. It is simple, charming, you might say it is an example of … Continue reading →

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Back in the Groove

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Luana

Returning from the UK, I had a bit of a rough landing. Our beloved 2 year old pup Rosie had emergency surgery the night before I flew home, I had to jump through hoops with my quilt at Heathrow security, … Continue reading →

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Hello from Birmingham

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Luana

Just a quick hello from the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK, where the quilt exhibit is wrapping up Sunday afternoon. I have photographed the show and will be sharing photos after I fly home on Wednesday. I am returning … Continue reading →

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Birmingham

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Luana

Good morning –  I am writing to you from Birmingham in the UK, where the Festival of Quilts is opening tomorrow. I woke up very early and for some reason checked the BBC and saw the surreal news of the … Continue reading →

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Ricky Tims in Golden

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Luana

Friday night I went to the opening reception for Sue Sherman and Ricky Tims at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden Colorado. Ricky has a massive exhibit in the main part of the gallery, and all of the pieces … Continue reading →

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Free Flight

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Luana

Last Friday I made a very quick trip to Durango for the opening of the SAQA “Balance” exhibit, and this lovely quilt was hanging next to mine. I met the artist Nancy Baldwin Woods, and she told me about her … Continue reading →

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