Yesterday, after a 4.5 hour delay at the Denver Airport, I flew to Lincoln Nebraska to attend an event at the International Quilt Museum this weekend. One thing that never ceases to amaze me is that when you gather with quilters and start comparing notes, you immediately find so many friends and experiences and quilty interests in common! The sense of community in the quilting world is my favorite part of this creative tribe. In a time of divisive topics in the outer world, our insider world of sewing and making feels safe, familiar and welcoming. I always find my happy place among quilters, and I am so grateful to have found this world 34 years ago.
No matter where I go, my eyes are always open for interesting local textiles. My hotel room has a Cowgirl tapestry pillow on the bed, and barkcloth curtains printed with 14″ corn cobs on floor-to-ceiling cornstalks. A cute rectangle pillow uses blue gingham and red stripes to make an American flag. Those of you who have stayed at The Graduate will recognize this flavor of decor, no doubt! I’ll call it Corny Vintage. It’s a hoot.
Hoping you are staying cool and having a creative weekend!
sharing your love for fabric,
Luana and Paul
Travel/Quilt Dates:
June 27-28 – Intl Quilt Museum, Lincoln NE
July 29 – Aug 5 – Festival of Quilts, Birmingham UK
August 27-31 – Speaker at World Wilderness Congress, Rapid City SD
December 5-13 – Textile & Costume Tour – Italy. Alpine Xmas Market Extension Dec 13-15.
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