I arrived in Havana Sunday for my 3rd trip to Cuba. I keep saying it is my last trip to Cuba (before the hordes of tourists arrive) but then something always happens to make me fall in love with this island nation again.
Quilting takes me to the most unlikely places, and gives me some of the most unusual experiences! While leading this tour, we met a music professor, which led to a conversation about saxophones…and today I found myself visiting the home of a world famous Cuban saxophone player who gave me a private little concert in his home while his little dog howled along with the Mark VI sax. What an experience!
Yesterday I came across some tile tables that looked like patchwork. I’ve made a collage with the tiles, and some other iconic images from Cuba.
I am inspired by the colors and the music of Cuba, and can’t wait to come home and get into my studio while playing some of my new Cuban Jazz CDs. These musicians are so incredibly passionate and expressive in their art, and it inspires me to find that same passion in my own creative work.
sharing your Passion for Fabric…
Luana
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2016 Travel Calendar:
Sept 18-25 – CUBA Arts Tour #2 – Havana, Trinidad & Varadaro
Oct 6 – Dairy Barn – Athens OH – “Intl Quilt Trends” Lecture
Oct 29 – Nov 4 – Houston Quilt Market & Festival
Nov 11-13 – Color Marketing Group – Albuquerque
Nov 15-20 – Luana’s Polar Bear Tour – Churchill Canada
Peggy writes to us:
As an armchair traveler I cannot tell just how much I enjoy reading about your trips to Cuba. I loved hearing about your private concert and seeing the photo of the musician and the cars superimposed over the terrific table top. Do they have a fabric industry there and are you able to purchase any to offer your customers?
Looking forward to reading more. Safe travels , Peggy Christenson