Category Archives: Travel

Women and The Arts

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Luana

We just received several hundred copies of the Schmetz “ABC Pocket Guide – Home Sewing Machine Needles” booklet, a 30-page 5″x7″ publication that helps you to match the right needle with your thread size and sewing task. With every purchase … Continue reading →

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DecoBob Thread & Museum of Fine Arts

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Luana

This week we are introducing a new line of DecoBob thread – the 80 weight cottonized poly thread from Wonderfil. This very fine but strong thread disappears into your quilt or applique – the right balance of delicacy and strength. … Continue reading →

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Thread Colors are like Candy!

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Luana

After I left the fashion industry and found my way to the quilting world in 1990, I spent a few years taking quilt classes to learn some of the more advanced techniques. First I had to learn how to use … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Luana

Over the decades, I’ve had a mad love affair with Wisteria. It doesn’t really grow here in Colorado, but when I lived in New York there was a building on my block with an ancient wisteria that had patiently crawled … Continue reading →

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My Creative Life

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Luana

Many thanks to all of you who sent messages of condolence. It means a lot to me, and I appreciate your kind words of comfort. Now that these years of caretaking are behind me, I am feeling a deep exhaustion … Continue reading →

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When Quilters Gather…

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Luana

Have you ever been to a dyeing party? It is somewhere between a quilting bee and a kindergarten finger-painting session….i.e. it is just about the most fun you can have with a bucket! This party quilt was made by Taiwanese … Continue reading →

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Home Again with a Full Heart

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Luana

Well that’s a wrap! After 4 years I returned to Houston for Quilt Market and Festival, and hundreds of hugs were given and received. The best part was seeing so many old friends and being back in the heart of … Continue reading →

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Hello From Houston!

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Luana

Hello from Houston!I have just finished placing orders at the Quilt Market (trade show), and Wednesday evening the Quilt Festival opens to the public. Tuesday I took a bus tour to the Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange. They are … Continue reading →

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A Week of Quilt Festivities

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Luana

I am writing to you from Houston Texas, where the Quilt Market (trade show) has started today. It has been 4 years since I attended this show in person. I am here to preview and order fabrics that will ship … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Let’s Take a Ride!

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Luana

This bright and fun Free Quilt Pattern is just perfect for that little one who’s ready to ‘Take a Ride’ in your family…I bet you know just the child who would enjoy these happy zoo animals in their favorite vehicles. … Continue reading →

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