MJ Kinman has designed a stunning new “Elizabeth Diamond” gemstone quilt pattern that is offered in 4 tonal color combinations. Now she has created a new exclusive multicolor version for eQuilter which we call the “Unicorn Rainbow Diamond” and she is coming to teach BOTH versions of this beauty March 6-8. Registration is NOW open, and we have a discounted hotel rate at the Hampton Inn nearby.
Here’s my big news for the week:
I have been invited to speak as an Artist-Activist-Curator at the World Wilderness Congress in Jaipur India, in March 2020. I will give a TED style talk to the congress delegates, and will also be on a panel of environmental activist curators and artists. They are also arranging for me to speak to students who will be attending part of the weeklong conference. This has been in the works for awhile, but now that it is official, I am honored to share this news.
From the “Wild 11” conference website:
“Though the challenges to life on Earth are great, there are many reasons to hope, not the least of which is the growing recognition that wilderness is not a luxury, but the foundation of life on Earth. Protecting and expanding wilderness is now regarded as a key solution for preventing the Sixth Extinction and addressing the climate crisis.”
If you go to our charity page, you can read more about the Wild Foundation, the organizers of this event. A very special thank you to all of you who have supported our environmental/conservation efforts.
One of my other ART-Activism projects is nearing a close:
I am donating my quilt “Rocky Mountain Poison” to raise money for Earthworks, and then the quilt will go to live at the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln NE. Please take a moment to read the story about this fundraising project, and perhaps make a small contribution if this touches your heart. All contributors will receive an invitation to a Virtual Tea webinar with photos and stories from my travels to quilt festivals around the world in 2019.
I will be sending out details for this Virtual Tea event to all of my GoFundMe contributors as soon as the fundraiser ends.
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Luana and Paul
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eQuilter Classroom:
March 6-8 – MJ Kinman – “Unicorn Rainbow” & “Elizabeth Diamond” Gemstone Workshop
April 13-15 2020 – Susan Carlson
June 1-5 2020 – Paula Nadelstern
Luana’s Travel Calendar:
Jan 24-29, 2020 – Tokyo Quilt Festival – 1 day with Lisa Walton’s Japan Tour
Feb 19-22 – QuiltCon in Austin TX
Mar 18-27 – Wilderness Congress – Jaipur India
July 29 – Aug 2 – “Love Your Mother” Gallery in Birmingham UK
