Category Archives: Travel

Creative Nudge – Bohemian Mashup

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Luana

Two weeks ago when I was in Vienna, I went to Budapest for a day. During some free time, I walked through the central market building and took photos of all the great arts and crafts. One of the things … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – An Ornamental Age

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Luana

Last week while I was in Vienna, I took a one day trip to Budapest because I just had to have another look at the amazing Matthias Church. The reason I am so madly in love with this church is … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Pastel Confections

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Luana

Travel can bring us some of the most exciting inspirations for our creative work, and museums are often the fountainhead for a whole series of works that are inspired by another era. Knowing how many of you love to work … Continue reading →

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Danube Blues or Strauss March?

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Luana

This week I am writing to you from the musical city of Vienna in Austria. After saving up United points and hotel points all year, (free tickets! Whoo-hoo!) we are on a musical tour to celebrate Sam’s scholarship to music … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Diego and Frida

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Luana

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo had a powerfully intense creative relationship. It is hard to imagine how two such strong artistic personalities made a life together, but they both created a body of work that was strongly influenced by the … Continue reading →

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Nepal, Athens and Vienna

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Luana

Last week we were a corporate sponsor for a fundraiser for the Nepal Earthquake and Doctors Without Borders. On behalf of our customers, we made a $2000 donation targeted to relief efforts already on the ground in Nepal. The fundraiser … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – China Costume Exhibit

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Luana

I am writing to you from New York City, after a very inspiring weekend of Quilt Market, a New York design show, and the costume exhibit on China at the Metropolitan Museum. It was also one of those travel weeks … Continue reading →

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Quilt Market Previews – Part 1

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Luana

Twice a year when we go to Quilt Market, I am asked by so many people “Did you see anything new and exciting?” Of course there is *always* lots of great fabric that we know you’ll love, but the ultimate … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Springtime in Paris

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Luana

Travel back in time in with these glamorous retro girls, to the City of Light …and the romance of a blossoming Springtime in France. Stroll along the River Seine, to the Eiffel Tower, and linger at a charming sidewalk café … Continue reading →

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Monsoon May

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Luana

We seem to have entered the monsoon season here in Boulder – and we wish we could send some of this rain to you all in California! After our big floods a year and a half ago, we watch those … Continue reading →

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