Every Day is a Gift

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Luana

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The opulence of Beau Monde has arrived! This 23-piece group was a favorite at Quilt Market.
And you can download the 'Art Deco' Free Pattern to match.

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Today I am writing to you from New York, as I prepare to leave for the "Quilters Take Manhattan" conference at FIT. Tomorrow night I fly to Italy, and next weekend I will be at the US Embassy in Rome. More about that later…

A couple weeks ago my dad Ken Collins had a fall and was rushed to a hospital in Portland Oregon. On Monday, while I was at the Art Makers conference in Denver, I got the message that he had died in hospital, from complications of Parkinsons. He was suffering terribly for a long time so I am grateful that he is at peace now, and I send wishes of peace and comfort to my stepmom Bev, and my brother and 3 stepbrothers who grew up with him.

When I signed up for this creative conference (Art Makers) I was not sure what compelled me to take up 3 days of creative indulgence just before leaving on an overseas trip. As it turned out, receiving the news midway through the conference, making art without a deadline or business end-use was the perfect therapy to process what was going on at that time.

Many times in life I have turned to my art to help me process the changes that Life has strewn along the path. Writing, painting, sewing and quilting are all healing expressions that help us to access and release whatever is going on in the unconscious mind and heart.

Every day is a gift, and every day is an opportunity express our creativity and share with others.

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eQuilter.com has the largest online selection of quilt fabrics and quilting accessories. Over 1000 new products per month, are introduced in the weekly e-newsletters. 2% of sales is given to charity. Located in Boulder, Colorado. Independently owned by husband and wife (aka Mom and Pop) Luana and Paul Rubin.
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2 Responses to Every Day is a Gift

  1. Mary Ann Bruce says:
    September 21, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    My sympathies go out to you and your family. Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us across the internet.

    Blessings and prayers,
    Mary Ann

  2. Geraldine Fitzpatrick says:
    September 21, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    My sincere condolences on your loss. I hope you find solace in your family, your work and your art.

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