Category Archives: Travel

Announcing the LOVE YOUR MOTHER Artists!

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Luana

Hello and Happy Summer! Last week I shared with you a Quilting Arts TV clip about trends from the Tokyo Quilt Festival. This week you’ll see a 2nd clip which features my own art quilts, including a new Polar Bear … Continue reading →

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Gemstone Quilts and a Sparkling Personality

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Luana

In my travels around the world to quilt festivals, I have met some of the most amazing creative geniuses. My “job” as I see it, is to share that talent and inspiration with all of you. One of those people … Continue reading →

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Coastal Canada Quilts

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Luana

I am just now catching my breath after the quick trip up to Canada last week! Every year the quilt exhibit grows in quality and quantity, and I especially love to see the quilts that express the things that are … Continue reading →

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Canadian and African Quilts

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Luana

Yesterday I returned from Quilt Canada in Vancouver, just in time for the opening reception of Hollis Chatelain’s West Africa exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. What an inspiring week I’ve had! We’ve become a regular sponsor for both … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of The Wild

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Luana

As you may recall, over New Years I was on a photo safari in Tanzania, and it was one of those experiences that haunts me. Some of the most amazing encounters on that trip were closeup moments with Lions, Cheetahs … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Preview

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Luana

Hello from Portland Oregon! We are here for Spring Quilt Market, while they are having heavy rain and flash flooding back home in Boulder. The weather is sunny and mild here in Portland – go figure! We are excited about … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Royal Wedding

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Luana

I assume by now you know that Prince Harry is marrying Meghan Markle this Saturday. I’ll be in Portland Oregon at Quilt Market, but maybe I’ll set my alarm to see what she is wearing. It is a great excuse … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Down On the Farm…Up at The Dairy Barn

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Luana

Last month I went to the opening reception of the Modern Quilts/SAQA double exhibit which is at the Dairy Barn Arts Center. (through June 17!) It was a very interesting experience because I saw most of these same quilts at … 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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Creative Nudge – Lea McComas – Portrait Workshops

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Luana

This summer I am excited to host TWO portrait workshops by internationally-known and award-winning quilt artist Lea McComas! (She pronounces her first name like “Lee”.) I am featuring some of her best known quilts in the collage above. You can … Continue reading →