Category Archives: Books

Great Minds Think Alike…?

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Luana

Just a 3 weeks ago I was in England, photographing the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, and then I snuck off to the Cotswolds (an hour away) for a couple days of Nature Walks and Forest Bathing. One of the … Continue reading →

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A Passion for Color

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Luana

Hello from Portland Oregon. I am here over the weekend for the International Summit of the Color Marketing Group, sharing my passion for color with other trend forecasters and designers from around the world. This is a working conference, so … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Magic of Harry Potter

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Luana

Harry Potter fans – The Sorcerer’s Stone Quilt is here in magical DIGITAL detail! Go on a wizarding adventure with Harry, Ron & Hermione as you stitch up this fabulous fantasy project. Your favorite Hogwarts fans of every age will … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Remembering Quilters Newsletter

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Luana

It is the end of an era. We just learned that Quilters Newsletter Magazine will publish its last issue Oct/Nov 2016. Here at eQuilter we are truly saddened by the loss of this iconic publication, because we were so fond … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – * Arctic Blast * Warm Hearts *

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Luana

Here in Colorado, our hottest month tends to be July, so once we hit July 4th, I start thinking about ways to keep cool. One of the ways that I do that is by looking at my Polar Bear photos! … Continue reading →

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My Centenarian Friend

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Luana

I’ve just come home from a 100th birthday party for an old friend of the family! Eleanor Flanders was a mentor to me as a young woman, and an inspiration as a community leader who was always working to improve … Continue reading →

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Konnichiwa!

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Luana

I am back tonight from my whirlwind visit to the Tokyo Quilt Festival!….just arrived home from the airport a few hours ago. Watch for my Creative Nudge newsletter on Weds morning. I have photos of some absolutely breathtaking quilts, plus … Continue reading →

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Houston Video Reviews & Interviews

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Luana

Our videos from Houston are UP! Many thanks to Bonnie McCaffery for filming and editing our videos again. This year our 5 videos focus on the amazing artists of our quilting world: Marianne Williamson was a featured artist in Houston, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Hemingway’s House

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Luana

Today I’d like to share the view of Ernest Hemingway‘s study, at his Finca Vigía estate in Cuba. This was definitely a highlight of my visit to this island nation, as my visit to Tolstoy’s house and study were highlights … Continue reading →

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The Story of Cecil

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Luana

It was hard to miss the big story of this week: the killing of a lion named Cecil in Zimbabwe. As you may have picked up over the years, protecting endangered species is one of the causes I support, including … Continue reading →

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