Category Archives: Japan

ABBA, Broncos & Bears

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Luana

Despite the fact that the Denver Broncos are in the Super Bowl on Sunday, I am still making plans to be creative in the afternoon, then drive to see Mamma Mia in downtown Denver while the streets are empty. A … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Indigo Aesthetic

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Luana

One of the great pleasures of immersing oneselfin the Tokyo Quilt Festival, is to dive into the inky blue depths of the "Wa" exhibit, filled withintricate quilts hand-pieced and hand-quilted, many constructed from vintage indigo fabrics. Yes, there are shimmering … Continue reading →

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Romaji & Tove

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Luana

It is Saturday at home, and Sunday here in Japanas I write to you from my hotel in Narita. I've just spent 3 days in Tokyo atthe Quilt Festival, and now I'm chillin' at an airport hotel, waiting for myflight … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Dreaming of Asia

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Luana

  One of my greatest pleasures over the last several years has been my annual trek to the Tokyo Quilt Festival. It is not only the quilts that inspire me, but the textiles, the colors, the crafts, the architecture, and … Continue reading →

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A Full Plate of Blossoms!

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Luana

  Do you ever have weeks where everything just seems to hit all at once? That's the kind of week I had…starting with euthanising our beloved doggie Sunday, flying to a trade show Monday, helping Sam to catch up after … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Springboard for Creativity

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from my hotel in Las Vegas! I am here for 2 days at a textile show, and I just finished up ordering lots of bodacious fabrics that are shipping this summer. After immersing myself … Continue reading →

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Why do we make quilts?

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Luana

Why do we make quilts? The reason has evolved as women have evolved in society. This practical craft of recycling clothing scraps to make warm blankets, has a history around the world from America to Japan and beyond, because fabric … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – The Yin and Yang of Quilting

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Luana

    Dear Fabric-Loving Friends, First of all, I want to wish you a beautiful Valentine's Day, full of fabric, chocolate, old movies, or whatever it is that makes your heart go pitty-pat! If your sweetie is at a loss … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Hexagon Madness!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Luana

In case you haven't noticed, there's a new quilt trend exploding all around the globe: Hexagon Madness! It's been slowly creeping back – we've seen those English paper-pieced hexagons in 30's reproduction prints – then they started to show up … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – A Japanese Perspective

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Luana

Today I am writing to you from Tokyo, where I've spent the last few days at the quilt festival. One of the great things about attending quilt shows in other countries, is that it completely reshapes one's ideas about what … Continue reading →

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