Category Archives: Travel

Creative Nudge – QuiltCon Report

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Luana

* This is a detail shot of Pamela Johnson's quilt "Paper Shredder" from QuiltCon in Austin, presented by the Modern Quilt Guild. My trip to QuiltCon in Austin Texas was rather surreal – traveling through snow to leave town – … Continue reading →

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Howdy from Central Texas

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Luana

As I am writing this, it is Friday night and I have really only been at QuiltCon for one day. This is the very first conference for the Modern Quilt Guild, being held in Austin Texas. It is a small … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Venice, Tokyo and Cairo

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Luana

This last week I've been very distracted looking at all the fabulous masks and costumes at Carnivale in Venice. You may recall that in September I gave 2 presentations at the US Embassy in Rome, thanks to my American friend … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Hexagon Madness!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Luana

In case you haven't noticed, there's a new quilt trend exploding all around the globe: Hexagon Madness! It's been slowly creeping back – we've seen those English paper-pieced hexagons in 30's reproduction prints – then they started to show up … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – A Japanese Perspective

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Luana

Today I am writing to you from Tokyo, where I've spent the last few days at the quilt festival. One of the great things about attending quilt shows in other countries, is that it completely reshapes one's ideas about what … Continue reading →

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2013 Tokyo Quilt Festival

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Luana

  Greetings from Tokyo!I've just arrived in my room at the Tokyo Dome Hotel on Saturday night, and Sunday I'll be at the Tokyo Quilt Festival walking the show and taking photos. I know many of you are anxious to … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Melting Butter

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Luana

What is it about Paris that makes one want to run out and buy red lipstick? …. and a hat with a big silk rose pinned to the side? Once you are there you forget about the cliches and become … Continue reading →

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Inspirations from France!

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Luana

As you read this I am flying home from my week in France, and a wonderful excursion among some of the textile wonders of the world! One thing I really love about Paris is that you always find costume exhibits … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Vincent’s Footsteps

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Luana

  I've been on a pilgrimage of sorts – visiting Arles, France where Vincent Van Gogh spent some of his last years, and where he created many of his most popular works, including his Sunflowers. Here I am where he … Continue reading →

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Newtown Memorial Quilts

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Luana

Two weeks ago I was in a mountain village in Guatemala, visiting the indigenous Mayans in their simple homes, and admiring the beautiful textiles and embroideries they create on their front porches with simple handlooms. The village shaman – a … Continue reading →

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