Category Archives: Travel

Free Pattern – Lighthouse Wonders

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Luana

This week’s Free Quilt Pattern is actually 2 versions of a scenic Lighthouse view: ‘Sunshine’ is a walk along a rocky coastline at Sunrise (or Sunset!) with brilliant colors shining in the sky, and reflected in the waters. ‘Stormy’ is … Continue reading →

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Quilt Con in Savannah

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Luana

This weekend I am writing to you from QuiltCon in Savannah Georgia…the quilt conference for the Modern Quilt Guild. You may recall that last year this conference was in Pasadena. Last night we hosted a cocktail party as the show … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Carnivale and Mardi Gras

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Luana

This weekend I was able to check off a big one on the Bucket List – I was in Venice for Carnivale to photograph the costumes! I have been fascinated with the masks and historic ensembles that are worn by … Continue reading →

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Bella Venezia

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Luana

This weekend I am writing to you from Venezia. I am on a working vacation, doing textile research, and taking photos of Carnivale. There are many beautiful cities in Europe where the history of their wealth and culture is intimately … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Japanese Mola Master

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Luana

We had SO much fun this weekend at our Bernina Sewapalooza. We had 51 people (50 ladies and one husband) and 34 machines packed into our new classroom. It was Awesome! Stay tuned for future workshops and creative retreats….to be … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Taupe – An Appreciation

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Luana

During my recent trip to the Tokyo Quilt Festival, I noticed 2 big trends: 1. More Bright Colors (less Taupe & Indigo) 2. More Machine Quilting (less hand-stitching) These trends are just comparing to what I’ve seen over the last … Continue reading →

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A Space Story

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Luana

Happy February! Last week I was honored to have 1 of 4 quilts in the “Space for Art” exhibit at the Houston Space Center at NASA in Houston. Our quilts, from the Fly Me To the Moon exhibit, hung in … Continue reading →

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Kung Hei Fat Choi – Year of the Rooster

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Luana

Happy Chinese New Year! (Kung Hei Fat Choi!) It is the Lunar Year of the Fire Rooster – the last time we had a Fire Rooster was 1957. I got into celebrating Chinese New Year when I lived in Hong … Continue reading →

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Hello from Tokyo

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Luana

Tonight I am writing you from Tokyo, before I fly home tomorrow. I’ve had a short trip here, to photograph the Quilt Festival at the Tokyo Dome. I have continued to visit this show every year, because the Japanese quilts … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Spanish Tiles & Kaleidoscopes

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Luana

When you read this newsletter, I will have just landed at Narita Airport outside of Tokyo, and will probably be on the long bus ride into town. I am on my way to the Tokyo Quilt Festival, and yes, I … Continue reading →

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