Category Archives: Trends

Fall Equinox in Umbria

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Luana

This last week I’ve been on a self-care trip that was planned the last year of my mom’s life. I just finished a one week painting retreat in Umbria, and this weekend I am meeting a friend in Rome to … Continue reading →

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Eye Candy from AQSG

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Luana

I am back from Tarrytown NY, where I was attending the American Quilt Study Group Seminar. As AQSG president Nancy Bavor noted, this is a little out of my usual oeuvre, but nevertheless I enjoyed hanging out with some of … Continue reading →

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American Quilt Study Group

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Luana

I am writing to you from Tarrytown, New York tonight, while attending the AQSG Seminar (American Quilt Study Group). This is the group of quilt history nerds who dig into the past with a combination of genealogy and textile sleuthing. … Continue reading →

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Back to School ‘Round the Corner

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Luana

Harvest season has started, and here in Colorado that means roadside stands with juicy Palisade Peaches. I just picked my first fat sweet tomato from my garden today. Nothing like a real sun-ripened tomato, still warm from the sun. Be … Continue reading →

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Quilt Trends from Birmingham

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Luana

This week I have been in Birmingham UK at the Festival of Quilts, photographing this year’s crop of quilts and catching up with fellow quilt artists. The SAQA ‘Stitchpunk‘ gallery was a big hit, which you can see in the … Continue reading →

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Alice’s Butterflies

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Luana

“Happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase it, the more it will evade you, but if you notice the other things around you, it will gently come and sit on your shoulder.” ? Henry David Thoreau Sunday I … Continue reading →

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International Quilt Museum arrival

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Luana

Yesterday, after a 4.5 hour delay at the Denver Airport, I flew to Lincoln Nebraska to attend an event at the International Quilt Museum this weekend. One thing that never ceases to amaze me is that when you gather with … Continue reading →

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Carbuncles from Canada

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Luana

Today I am sharing the Best of Show from Quilt Canada in Edmonton last week: “Weir Fishing” by Debora Barlow, Saskatoon This wildlife scenic quilt was inspired by a photo by Jeff Lyons, who gave Debora permission to use his … Continue reading →

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Donuts With Sprinkles

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Luana

This week we are celebrating Juneteenth and the Summer Solstice. I’ll be marking the official start of summer Thursday afternoon, at a higher latitude … in Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. Hope to see several of you Canadian quilters at the … Continue reading →

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Chillin’ with St Nick

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Luana

It is going to hit 95 degrees this week, which seems like a good time to talk about chilly Winter scenes and holiday fabrics. We just literally got this new exclusive panel in Tuesday, with St Nicholas and arctic animals … Continue reading →

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