Category Archives: Creativity

Art as Celebrity

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Luana

On January 2nd I spent at the day at the Louvre Museum in Paris. It was my 4th time there (since 1987) and I still haven't seen it all. One of my favorite things to do at the Louvre, is … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Magic of the Holidays

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Luana

Here in Boulder, we actually had a true Christmas Morning "White Christmas"! It snowed overnight, and the sun came up on a pristine and sparkling landscape. When Mason and his friend came to our house bearing packages in the morning … Continue reading →

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Piecing for Peace – Sandy Hook Memorial Quilt Project

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Luana

Many thanks to everyone who wrote in to give us their ideas about a Sandy Hook Elementary Memorial Quilt project. There are as many different ideas as there are people interested in helping! Recognizing that we can't be all things … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Planting Seeds of Love

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Luana

Giving and receiving are two halves of the same circle. There are times when we are able to give to those in need, and there are times when should open up and receive the help that is offered. That is … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Sandy Quilts – Setting Goals

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Luana

The Hurricane Sandy quilts are rolling into the Timeless Treasures warehouse in Roselle, New Jersey. They are also being dropped off in person at our eQuilter warehouse in Boulder Colorado. In the last week I've meet a couple of the … Continue reading →

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Houston Quilt Market – 2013 Preview

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Luana

Many thanks to all of you – individuals and guilds – who are busy making and shipping relief quilts for the Hurricane Sandy victims. Timeless Treasures Fabrics is gearing up to receive thousands of your donated quilts! As the … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – IQA Awards – Hurricane Sandy Comfort Quilts

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Luana

What an exciting night! Tonight was the IQA award ceremony here in Houston, and eQuilter was the sponsor of the $7500 cash prize for the "World of Beauty" winner. Sophie and I got on stage to announce the winner, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Quilt Nerd

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Luana

Our first real snow of the season will arrive early Thursday morning, and the winds are blowing away the last few leaves clinging to our trees. Many of you have started holiday projects, but we still have an excellent … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Shadow and Light

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Luana

This is another quilt from the Moscow Quilt Exhibition. This is a closeup of the center of the wallhanging, with embellishment details that are absolutely charming. Everyone who looked at this quilt smiled. The 3-dimensional wedding couple and the lacy … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – An Authentic Voice

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Luana

We do our best work when we express what is close to our heart. For writers, it is "write what you know". For composers, it is "stay true to your musical voice". For artists, it is "paint what you … Continue reading →