Category Archives: Travel

Kaffe & Kim in Roseville

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Luana

Happy Fall, and Happy Birthday to Libras! I know many of you are fans of Australian pattern designer Kim McLean, who uses Kaffe Fassett Collective fabric to create her colorful contemporary “Album” applique quilts. I was delighted to see an … Continue reading →

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Autumn Equinox – Fall is in the Air

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Luana

Today is the Fall Equinox, when the length of the day and night are equal, before the days grow shorter and the nights are longer. Today is when the Sun crosses the celestial equator. As the Northern Hemisphere enters the … Continue reading →

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Alphabets – Old and New

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Luana

If you missed my lecture on ‘Art and Activism’ last week, the recording is now online. It is one hour long, so grab a cup of tea or glass of wine along with a notepad because there are lots of … Continue reading →

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Wild Voices…Wild Places….Worth Saving

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Luana

After a week in Alaska, and 10 days recovering from Covid, I am finally able to come downstairs and start to look at my Bear photos again. I wanted to share this photo, and the story of this moment. On … Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Luana

We hope you are enjoying the unofficial end of Summer, and maybe even sneaking in some sewing time over the long weekend. This week I am just over the moon with the Paris Panel and Poppy collection that we are … Continue reading →

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Foxy Babies

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Luana

As you probably know I have recently returned from Bear Camp in a remote area of Alaska. Unfortunately the day I got home I had symptoms and then tested positive for Covid. After all this time, it finally got me … Continue reading →

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Happy National Dog Day!

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Luana

I’ve just come home from my trip to Alaska, photographing the Brown Bears (Coastal Grizzly Bears) and also visiting with the Homer Quilt Guild. I had a fantastic time in Bear Camp, and besides amazing viewing of the bears, it … Continue reading →

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Back to Civilization

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Luana

Tonight I am writing to you from Homer Alaska. I have just spent a mind-blowing 4 days at Bear Camp at Lake Clark National Park, among the bears ( and foxes) with no wifi or cell service. I slept in … Continue reading →

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Luana in Alaska

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Luana

Luana is traveling to Alaska to photograph the Bears! She’ll be flying to Lake Clark National Park tomorrow, and she will report on her epic adventure in our midweek newsletter. Stay tuned! Don’t forget to check out our Designer Clearance … Continue reading →

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Pop Queen

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Luana

When I travel to quilt festivals and quilt exhibits in other countries, one of my favorite things is to find the quilts that express the maker’s home country and native culture. The Festival of Quilts is the largest quilt festival … Continue reading →

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