Tonight I am writing to you from Florence Italy, where our Textile & Costume Tour has commenced. Our first few days have been full of museums, costumes, fabrics, art and the camaraderie that comes with hanging out with The Tribe. Today the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year was announced: “Mocha Mousse”, a mid-tone Cocoa color. Also the Kona Color of the Year was announced – “Nocturne” is a deep Amethyst. I’ve been tracking a color that is halfway in between these two – an earthy Mauve color. There is something for everyone in these colors.
It is chilly and rainy here, and the sparkling Christmas lights strung overhead on these ancient streets, are glistening and reflecting off the wet cobblestones. This is my favorite time to visit Europe these days, to avoid the heat and tourist crowds of summer. Next week we’ll travel to Venice, and I’ll be sharing photos in the near future.
I hope your holiday preparations are bringing you joy. Take time for yourself, to plan your quilting and sewing projects for 2025.
sharing your love for fabric,
Luana and Paul
Travel/Lecture Dates:
December 3-16 – Italy Textile & Costume Tour – Alpine Xmas Markets.
Jan 9 – Fraser Valley Modern Guild – Art & Activism Zoom Lecture
Jan 21 – Visions Museum Zoom Lecture
Feb 25 – Mar 5 – Kyoto Quilt Festival
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