This week I started on a new quilt project, which always makes me very happy. It also keeps me sane and focused when the world outside is burning. We’ve had several record-breaking days over 100 degrees, plus a few fires in the area already. For our friends in Houston and elsewhere still without power post-hurricane….you probably won’t see this, but we are thinking of you!
Our baby girl, Little Miss Rosie, turned 1 year old last weekend, and had her spay surgery yesterday. In case you don’t know, that is our beloved pup. She is sedated today, and we are taking turns sitting with her. These days they just remove the ovaries, not the uterus, through a very small incision. When you see our dog and puppy-themed Rubin Design Studio fabrics, that is an expression of our love for our dogs. Same thing for our cat panels – we love our 3 rescue kitties!
I’ve had some more inquiries about my Textile & Costume Italy Tour in early December, and yes we do still have a few spots open. Let us know if you need more information. I am working with the tour operator to create some very special experiences on this trip.
In the last couple days I’ve heard about 2 of our well-known quilt artist teachers being knocked down by Covid, so I am going to get a booster before I go to the UK in a couple weeks. (For the Festival of Quilts) Y’all be careful out there!
This is a good time of year to move your sewing setup into the basement to stay cool and keep sewing. Tonight I am going up in the mountains to cool off, and hear a Swedish Folk Fiddle concert at a ‘Tiny Deck Concert’ in the forest. Smiling and toe-tapping for a couple hours always fills up my Creative Juice reservoir.
sharing your love for fabric,
Luana and Paul
Travel/Quilt Dates:
July 29 – Aug 5 – Festival of Quilts, Birmingham UK
Sept 4-8 – AQSG Seminar, Tarrytown NY
Oct 31 – Nov 3 – Houston Quilt Festival
December 5-13 – Textile & Costume Tour – Italy. Alpine Xmas Market Extension Dec 13-15.
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