Category Archives: Travel

Creative Nudge – My Polar Bear Adventure

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Luana

from Oct 22 eQuilter newsletter: I'm back from my Arctic adventure with my fellow quilter travelers. We had some amazing encounters with lots of polar bears, plus we saw ptarmigan, arctic fox, arctic hare, snowy owls and bald eagles. AND… … Continue reading →

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Magical Moments with Bears

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Luana

from Oct 18 newsletter: Right now as this newsletter goes out, we are having our farewell dinner at the Fort Garry historic hotel in Winnipeg, at the end of our weeklong Polar Bear Tour. We had quilters come from all … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – When Architecture Inspires

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Luana

I spent Tuesday in Winnipeg, and fortunately I took a local quilter's advice and went to the newly-opened Canadian Human Rights Museum. What an incredible experience! This is a world-class museum that educates and inspires not only through its exhibits, … Continue reading →

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Arctic Dreams

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Luana

Hello to my quilter friends in Winnipeg! Can't wait to see you at the reception Monday night! Some of my fellow Polar Bear Tour travelers will join me, so we can have a mingling and comparing of notes, between American … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Rocky Mountain High

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Luana

Here in Colorado, we love our mountains, our blue skies and pine forests, and our abundant wildlife. Deer, elk, moose, bears and mountain lions are present in our National Park, and often on the fringes of our town Boulder. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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Rome Art Quilt Reception

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Luana

from the Oct 1 eQuilter newsletter: (last Tuesday) I am writing to you from the Rome Fiumicino Airport in Italy, before I board my plane to fly home Tuesday. I've taken lots of photos, and I will be sharing them … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Colors of Italy

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Luana

Greetings from Venice. Yes, ~that~ Venice. *smile* I am here doing research for a design project. Today I spent hours at the Gallerie dell' Accademia, photographing textile details from Renaissance-era paintings by Venetian artists. It is very clear that the … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Latin Color Trends

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Luana

The hot bright colors from Latin America continue to filter into the color trends of the US, along with the Day of the Dead, indigenous Mayan textiles, and Mexican folk art florals. It is a whirling melange of colors, like … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Australian Seasons

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Luana

We've had some chilly evenings here in Boulder, and some leaves are already beginning to change. It seems that Fall may arrive early this year, and the changing of the seasons always makes me think of the opposite seasons that … Continue reading →

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eQuilter Exclusive Free Pattern – Postcards from Italy

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Luana

Do you dream of traveling to Italy? Whether you hold sweet memories of Bella Italia, or you dream of a trip to Italy in the future, this Exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern is the stuff of Italian Dreams! Fabrics featured include … Continue reading →

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