I bet a lot of you enjoy not only quilting, but also genealogy. Often those 2 activities go together!
Ever since Sophie Quinn and I went to Sweden, I’ve been following up on my Scandinavian roots, which are about 1/3 of my ancestry.com DNA profile.
Iceland also has Nordic roots, so I have been delighted to page through this new book –
“Quilts of Iceland”, by Gudrun Erla, full of beautiful Scandi-Icelandic style.
“Stitching Sashiko” by Shannon Roudhán and Jason Bowlsby is a new title for those of you who love the beautiful art of Japanese hand-stitching. Please note that we do stock sashiko needles and many sashiko threads and specialty embroidery threads for those of you who love this beautiful handwork.
If you need some inspiration for your studio space, the latest issue of “What Women Create” has beautiful creative spaces and several textile artists featured, including Fiber Artist Svetlana Turov.
As the year winds down, I invite you to make a list of all you accomplished as a creative person in 2025. Then do some brainstorming and write a list of things you’d love to learn and produce in 2026. Pick the top 3 and schedule them on your calendar now. Writing down goals and blocking out creative time are two of my rituals as one year ends and another begins.
What will you create in 2026?
Sharing your love for fabric,
Luana and Paul
Subscribe to my artist blog here. Most recent article – 2025 – Annual Review
Travel/Lecture Dates:
Feb 2 – SAQA Europe/Middle East – Zoom Lecture
Feb 18-21 – QuiltCon – Raleigh NC
Apr 26 – May 1 – Alegre Retreat, Gateway CO
May 16 – New England Quilt Museum, Soul Stories Artist Reception
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