Category Archives: Travel

Irish and Celtic Music

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Luana

I've been picking out some Irish folk music for my trip to Ireland in a week. Here's what I loaded on my iPhone. Do you have any favorites to share? I am looking for Irish fiddle, flute, pennywhistle, accordian, harp … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 26, 2012 by Luana

It's a great time to be a quilter, sewist and fabric lover! There is truly something for everyone, and with over 1000 new products per month, over 20,000 products in stock and ready to ship, not to mention our AWESOME … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Smitten

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Luana

As an animal lover and photographer, I've always been thrilled to capture images of wildlife, especially when I am traveling. I am still working my way through all of my photos from Australia, but today I wanted to share this … Continue reading →

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Sweet Anticipation – QuiltCon Sponsor

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Luana

For those of you who are my age or older, do you remember when you were a kid and would cut out a coupon or ad in the back of a magazine, put a few dollars in an envelope, mail … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Report from Australia

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Luana

I've always said that travel is a true test of one's character, and the only thing that can disappoint you on a trip is your expectations. For my first trip to Australia, I had a very few, if any expectations…just … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Hemispheres and Applique

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Luana

Today as I was making final preparations for my long journey Down Under, I tried to explain to Sophie that since I was going south of the Equator, the season would be the opposite of our current season here in … Continue reading →

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A French Twist

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Luana

It is kind of surreal that in a few days I'll be starting my long journey to Australia. I leave Weds night, and arrive Friday the 13th! Ha! In case you missed my Creative Nudge Weds, I wanted to let … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Florida Gardens

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Luana

Last week I wrote about the Ringling Museum and Estate in Sarasota Florida, and this week I'd like to share my wonderful visit to the Vizcaya Estate on Biscayne Bay, in Miami Florida. It was the luxurious winter residence of … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Circus Palace

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Luana

This week I am writing to you from Sarasota, Florida…visiting some old family friends from when I lived in Hong Kong. I had fun snapping photos at the beach on Lido Key, (above) while the kids were picking up seashells. … Continue reading →

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Ireland, Rwanda and Guatemala

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Luana

I hope you had a great St. Patrick's Day, especially if you are of Irish descent. Here in Boulder we had lots of great Irish music and dancing…but I am staying away from Pearl Street tonight when the mobs of … Continue reading →

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