Category Archives: Trends

World Ocean Day

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Luana

It’s “Thunder-Boomer” season here in Colorado, which means we have storm clouds rolling over the mountains onto the plains most afternoons, and then they turn into thunderstorms with rain and often hail as they travel out across Eastern Colorado. Our … Continue reading →

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Summer Stitchin’

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Luana

Recently I took a short trip to England, and while I was there I was delighted to visit the home and studio of artist/author Cas Holmes in Maidstone. We recorded an intimate tour of her studio, and interview about her … Continue reading →

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Summertime….and the Livin’ Is Easy……

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Luana

The kids are out of school, we just blew past Memorial Day, and the summer stretches before us like a spool of thread unrolling across our sewing room floor. It seems like so much time right now, but we know … Continue reading →

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Ciao, Bella!

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Luana

This week I am opening up my Textile & Costume Tour in Italy, for registration. I have been obsessed with Italy since I was a kid. I read “The Agony and The Ecstasy” so many times the cover fell off … Continue reading →

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Blessed by the Big Cat Fairy

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Luana

Many of you know I am gathering signatures for a ballot initiative to ban Trophy Hunting of Big Cats in Colorado. (Colorado customers – Feel free to stop by eQuilter to sign this – call before you come – I … Continue reading →

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Luana

Here in Colorado our crab-apple trees are in full bloom, the snow has turned to rain, and we are dreaming of sun-drenched gardens. The last freeze date is usually around Mothers Day, but it seems to be creeping a little … Continue reading →

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Colors of the Southwest

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Luana

After spending a week immersing myself in the colors of the red rock canyons in Southwest Colorado, under our brilliant blue skies, I am back in the studio absolutely inspired by my week with 80 fellow textile artists. As you … Continue reading →

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Windy Weekend

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Luana

We are in the middle of a windstorm here in Boulder, with gusts up to 100 mph which is a little nerve-wracking. This is exactly the kind of weather we had a couple years ago when a fire swept into … Continue reading →

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Multitudes

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Luana

I’ve been on a quest for 35 years. My goal is to fill out my stash with every color, every shade and tint and hue and value so that when I need something for a project, it is (somewhere) on … Continue reading →

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Spring Chocolate Sale

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Luana

Well, the time has come to clear out our Artisan Chocolates for the season, and I know from experience they go fast. Place your order now for 30% off. If you order 5 chocolate bars and a spool of thread, … Continue reading →

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