Category Archives: Quilts

QuiltCon Adventures

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Luana

As you read this, I am flying home from QuiltCon in Raleigh NC. It has been a very juicy trip. I was honored to be invited to Hollis Chatelain’s home and studio. I had dinner with Marianne Fons, her daughter … Continue reading →

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Sippin’ Kitties at QuiltCon

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Luana

Well, I am off to the airport early Wednesday morning, on my way to Raleigh North Carolina for QuiltCon. eQuilter is a Gold Sponsor and so I’ll be at the Award Ceremony Weds evening to give out prizes in two … Continue reading →

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Modern Creativity & Egyptian Revival

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Luana

Last night we had a few inches of snow before I left the office which caught me by surprise. As I drove home in the dark, squinting through the icy windshield to the dark road, I realized that my headlights … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Notion….

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Luana

Bet you didn’t know that I worked as a personal shopper to the rich and famous in Beverly Hills, to put myself through design school in Los Angeles. Yes, I was a specialty sales person at Joseph Magnin, first in … Continue reading →

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Year of the Dragon

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Luana

Chinese New Year has been a special holiday in our house for a long time – because our daughter was adopted from China – and I used to live in Hong Kong. Paul’s family lived in Hawaii and we often … Continue reading →

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Happy February!

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Luana

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, perhaps you are whipping up a crafty confection this week for the object of your affections. Sometimes an embellished stitched handmade card is most appreciated by a significant other. However, if you wish … Continue reading →

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From Palm Springs to Paradise

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Luana

Friday night I was delighted to attend the opening reception of the Biennial Men’s Exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum (RMQM) in Golden. I had to go back on Monday to photograph the show, because the party was so … Continue reading →

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Out and About

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Luana

With our sub-zero storm in the rearview mirror, I got out for a couple fun activities in the last 24 hours. Friday night was the opening reception of the Men’s Quilt exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden. … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Pattern – Patriotic Watercolor

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Luana

As you make your plans for the New Year, start this patriotic quilt project for 2024 national holidays, and Quilts of Valor gifts. To make this 64″ x 81″ exclusive quilt design, you will start with the gorgeous 24″ x … Continue reading →

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As the Clock Ticks Down to Midnight…..

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Luana

My Inbox is full of emails reviewing what happened in 2023. It is interesting to review some of those lists, but for many of us 2023 was a difficult year. I am always excited to start a New Year, but … Continue reading →

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