Category Archives: Quilts

Is it that time again?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Luana

Above: Mary Buvia, winner of the $7500 World of Beauty Awards, sponsored by eQuilter.com   This last week one of the icons of the industry passed on – Saul Kaufman of Robert Kaufman Fabrics. I attended the service in Los … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – What Quilts Are Meant For…

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Luana

You may have seen this photo on my Facebook page already, but I got such a big response that I thought I should share it in the midweek Creative Nudge. Sophie and I were walking around Quilt Festival, taking photos … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Warm and Fuzzy

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Luana

Now that we've had our first real frost here, and the trees are dropping flurries of golden and red leaves, it is time to bring up a very serious topic… FLANNEL! Do you live in Flannel Country? Do you measure … Continue reading →

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Dreams Can Come True

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Luana

One of the things I love about being in this industry is watching a newcomer experience the vast abundance of visual stimulation, eye candy, and creative genius that flows constantly through textile and quilt design. There are so many great … Continue reading →

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Snow on the High Peaks

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Luana

  Yesterday we woke up to our first fall view of snow on the high Rocky Mountain peaks. This morning we had snow on the top of the Boulder foothills, and slushy rain most of the day. I just got … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Stitches of Love

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Luana

  Wherever I go, I always have an eye out for collectible textiles. I don't mean fabrics for my stash, but beautiful handmade pieces that are made by local artisans, that illustrate a mastery of the craft by someone who … Continue reading →

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Remembering 9/11

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Luana

I know that as you read this, many of you will be joining me in remembering those who lost their lives on 9/11, ten years ago. We are going up to the Scottish Festival in Estes Park tomorrow, where they … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – A Group Effort

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Luana

  Quilters are an eclectic bunch. They are fiercely independent, and can spend hours alone with needle and thread, creating their own personal vision expressed in color and fabric. On the other hand we quilters are incredibly social animals! Our … Continue reading →

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Sacred Threads

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Luana

  On Sunday I was at the Sacred Threads quilt exhibit in Herndon, VA, near the Washington DC Dulles Airport. eQuilter has sponsored this quilt show for many years, but this was the first time I was able to see … Continue reading →

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Quilts for Japan

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Luana

I love when things come Full Circle. I love when the punchline finally hits, after a joke has gone on for months or even years. I really love when the second half of a story clicks into place, and if … Continue reading →

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