Category Archives: Museum

Creative Nudge – China Blue and Hidden Meanings

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Luana

A couple weeks ago I shared a beautiful Imperial Yellow dress from the China exhibit at the Metropolitan Art Museum’s Costume Institute. (New York City) This week I am sharing a dress from another section of the exhibit – the … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – China Costume Exhibit

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Luana

I am writing to you from New York City, after a very inspiring weekend of Quilt Market, a New York design show, and the costume exhibit on China at the Metropolitan Museum. It was also one of those travel weeks … Continue reading →

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Variations on a Latin Theme

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Luana

It just so happens that I am soaking in a spicy bubbling salsa of Latin/Spanish/Mexican inspirations for another week. I didn’t plan it that way… it just happened! While I am still excited by my visit to Mexico City (the … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – When Architecture Inspires

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Luana

I spent Tuesday in Winnipeg, and fortunately I took a local quilter's advice and went to the newly-opened Canadian Human Rights Museum. What an incredible experience! This is a world-class museum that educates and inspires not only through its exhibits, … Continue reading →

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Holiday Weeks Are Short

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Luana

This short holiday sure went by fast! Many of you probably have the same problem – I am juggling about 5 projects and deadlines – on top of the usual work and family happenings. You may remember this summer I … Continue reading →

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Textiles Treasures…Around the World and Home Again

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Luana

This last week several people I know in the quilting world have lost loved ones, and with the loss of Robin Williams (whose Mork and Mindy show was set in Boulder), I've been thinking about how precious and unpredictable this … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Scottish Gardens

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Luana

Summertime is a time of joyful celebration in the flower garden, and over the centuries we have continued the celebration by remembering the colors of the garden in our textile arts. My inspiration tonight comes from Crathes Castle in Scotland, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – For the Love of Morris

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Luana

I've had a crush on William Morris since I was a girl, but it took a long time for me to realize who he was and what his designs were all about. In the early 90's I took a trip … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Preview – Part 2

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Luana

Last weekend we attended Quilt Market, and placed our orders for the next several months. Here is Part 2 of our Quilt Market preview. These are some of our favorite collections – which will be arriving here at eQuilter through … Continue reading →

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DAR Museum Video Tour

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Luana

Last weekend I was in Arlington Virginia at theannual SAQA conference, and one of thosedays Bonnie McCaffery and I snuck out to Washington DC to do a video tour ofthe DAR Museum, and interview the Textile, Quilt & Costume curator … Continue reading →

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