Monthly Archives: March 2014

Cultural Field Trip

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Luana

Sophie and I have had a marvelous Spring Break week, filming at Quilting Arts TV in Ohio, and then visiting our fabric friends and favorite museums in New York City. It was great to spend time with Susan Brubaker Knapp … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – New York New York

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Luana

It has been a very exciting week so far! Monday I taped 2 segments on Quilting Arts TV with Susan Brubaker Knapp – on her very first day as the new host! The first segment was about the process of … Continue reading →

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Face to Face Friendships

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Luana

("Make It Sew") When you get to a certain age, it is far too easy to just hang with your old gang, have a chatfest with your usual BFF girlfriends, and look at life… and quilts… in the same old … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Passion for Taupe

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Luana

I am a color person. I like bright colors, and lots of 'em. However through my career as a fabric purveyor, I've been reminded over and over that there are many of you who love neutrals. When we first started … Continue reading →

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A Year of Changes

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Luana

  Things are changing in the quilting industry, including many icons of the industry who are retiring this year. One of my dearest friends is stepping down in the next few months – Beth Hayes who has been the editor-in-chief … Continue reading →

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Paula Nadelstern and Cosmic Jewels

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Luana

This eye-popping quilt is an eQuilter Exclusive Design, made from Paula Nadelstern's latest kaleidoscope-inspired collection "Palindromes". Gazing into the symmetry of this 60" x 60" quilt design, you'll see exploding stars and cosmic galaxies…to boldly go where no quilter has … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to US!

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Luana

Monday is our 15 year anniversary, and I have toadmit I have made a lot of jokes over the years about having a Fabric-EatingDragon tied up in the back yard. We started out in the basement of our home, which … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Dreaming of Spring

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Luana

It is the time of year when lots of exciting things are percolating in the background, as we impatiently wait for signs of Spring. This year especially, with all the crazy weather and endless snowstorms, I can only imagine what … Continue reading →

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Happy March!

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Luana

March is when we allow ourselves to believe that Spring is really just around the corner. March is when we start looking for the green leaves of the crocus, tulips and daffodils, poking up through the cold dry winter dirt. … Continue reading →

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