Category Archives: Travel

Polar Bears, Hollis, and Nepal

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Luana

This week I am writing to you from Churchill – the Polar Bear capitol of the world. It is the site of the largest gathering of polar bears on the planet – a seasonal event where the bears migrate to … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Southwest Colors

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada. Tomorrow our group flies up to Churchill to see the polar bears. However I wanted to share with you the inspirations of New Mexico, from my visit to Albuquerque … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Preview – Part 1

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from the convention center in Houston, where we’ve spent our first day previewing and ordering the latest designer, digital and licensed collections from our top suppliers at Quilt Market. I’ll be staying for Festival, … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Love in Paris

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Luana

Your Free Exclusive eQuilter pattern features Quilting Treasures‘ captivating Paris panel, portraying a romantic couple on a cozy stroll near the Eiffel tower. This alluring panel is cleverly placed within Hoffman’s exquisite and colorful Wanderlust Parisian print, creating a window-like … Continue reading →

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Happy October!

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Luana

It has been a week since I flew home from Cuba, and I’ve made a big batch of Cuban Black Beans to get me through my backlog of emails. (If you’ve had authentic Cuban Black Beans, you know what I … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Caribbean Sunset

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Luana

More than ever, I am inspired by the Colors of Cuba. As I spent the week as tour host and mother hen to our group, I also had my camera in hand to capture the combinations of colors that are … Continue reading →

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Salsa Colors

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from Havana, as it is our tour group’s last night in Cuba. Every time I come here I learn so many new things. We’ve had a couple heads of state visit the hotel where … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Hello from Cuba!

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Luana

I arrived in Havana Sunday for my 3rd trip to Cuba. I keep saying it is my last trip to Cuba (before the hordes of tourists arrive) but then something always happens to make me fall in love with this … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge- International Trends in Machine Stitching

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Luana

I’ve just returned home tonight from the Water is Life exhibit in Frascati Rome, but I am still reviewing the quilts and trends from the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK. Today I am giving you a collage of 4 … Continue reading →

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Water Quilts and Italy

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Luana

Greetings from Frascati, just outside of Rome Italy! I am here for a few days, as an artist and sponsor of the exhibit “Water is Life“, attending the private opening reception sponsored by the UN and US Embassy. I was … Continue reading →

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