Category Archives: Museum

Creative Nudge – An American Story

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Luana

Over the last week I’ve been going through a few dozen boxes of family possessions from my mom’s old house, and my grandparents house. As Mom has aged and declined, she has moved to smaller spaces with simpler possessions. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Pilgrimage to an Icon

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Luana

As you may know, I am finishing up my trip to France, with 2 days in Paris to see Notre Dame. Today I went to visit her…or at least I tried. They have it blocked off and you can’t get … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Our Lady – Notre Dame

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Luana

Often we don’t appreciate what we have until it is lost. Many of us felt this as we watched 850 year old Notre Dame burning yesterday. Today there are hundreds of millions of Euros/Dollars pledged for her rebuilding, but it … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – In the Mood for Blue

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Luana

I’m always in the mood for Blue, how about you? In my very first design job, my boss told me that Blue always outsells every other color two-to-one. That was true in fashion design, and it has weight in the … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Quilts = Peace

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Luana

I am having a brief visit with my Bobcat quilt which has been traveling 3 years with the National Parks exhibit. I made the quilt from a photo of a bobcat resident of the Wild Animal Sanctuary, and this Saturday … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Animal Lovers

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Luana

You may be aware that I am an animal lover. I am a longtime vegetarian, with 2 dogs and 2 cats. I’ve traveled around the world to photograph animals in the wild. I’ve had an affinity for animals since I … Continue reading →

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The JOY of Making…Brings Us Together

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Luana

One week ago we were moving the last few boxes into our new headquarters, and we spent the whole week organizing and getting back to business. I had a quick trip to Quilts Inc in Houston, then had a couple … Continue reading →

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Hello from Washington DC

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Luana

This weekend I am writing to you from Washington DC. I am on the Steering Committee for the Color Marketing Group’s final palette this year. But also I am here in DC to participate in the democratic process. Friday I … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Needle and Thread – What to Wear?

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Luana

This week I am writing to you from London, where Sophie and I are visiting an old family friend before going to the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK. It is Sophie’s first visit to England, so we are squeezing … Continue reading →

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That’s A Wrap!

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Luana

Today I am flying home from a busy couple of days in Ohio. Thanks to host Susan Brubaker Knapp on Quilting Arts TV – can’t wait to see these 2 segments on PBS Create later this year! Friday night I … Continue reading →

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