Category Archives: Trends

Pont des Arts – Bridge of Love

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Luana

I think we could all use a vacation right about now. Let’s imagine we are going to Paris for Valentine’s Day…to the Pont des Arts next to the Louvre. Lovers have been attaching padlocks to this pedestrian bridge, engraving locks … Continue reading →

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Register for Upcoming Online Events

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 47 I’d like to point out a few upcoming events: If you are a member of the Canadian Quilters Association, registration is now open for you to sign up for my Zoom … Continue reading →

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What Does the Future Hold for Quilt Events?

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 46 During the week I spend a lot of time communicating and sharing ideas/updates with friends in the industry. I think we all know that when we get to the other side … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Star on the Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 40 This weekend I am humming that sweet song – “This little light of mine…I’m gonna let it shine…” – inspired by the “Let Your Light Shine” collection at the top of … Continue reading →

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Feeling Blue

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Luana

I am feeling blue tonight. In case you haven’t heard, due to the pandemic, the International Quilt Association (IQA) is calling it quits. This is the non-profit organization that has put on the quilt contest in Houston every Fall, for … Continue reading →

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A Place for Everyone

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 38 I hope that many of you checked out the Virtual Quilt Festival the last few days, organized by the same people who bring us the Houston Quilt Festival in a normal … Continue reading →

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Small Business Saturday

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 37 We are an industry of small businesses, mom-and-pop independent retailers, and multi-generation suppliers. Over the past several weeks our industry has lost a few more of the elders and founders of … Continue reading →

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Turn Back the Clock – Daylight Savings Ends Tonight

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Luana

Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 33 Wow, many of you agreed that Chocolate Therapy goes well with Quilt Therapy! We sold out this week, so we restocked and added more flavors to our special Winter 20/21 curated … Continue reading →

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The Year of the Gnome

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Luana

Have you ever been in such a magical place out in Nature, that you just *know* there must be elves, fairies or gnomes around you? Have you ever put your hands on the trunk of a tree that is older … Continue reading →

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Profile Article – Luana Rubin – on Create Whimsy

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Luana

Here is a lovely profile article on Create Whimsy, if you’d like to read more about my life history and creative evolution. Thanks to the ladies at Create Whimsy for giving me a place to tell my story! They included … Continue reading →

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