Monthly Archives: April 2015

Creative Nudge – Creative Mash-Up

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Luana

Creativity is often interdisciplinary. While some try to keep different art forms separate and distinct, others are inspired by the possibilities of melding 2 or more art forms. Humans naturally try to divide their world into polarized segments… light and … Continue reading →

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Sharing and Snooping

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Luana

Next weekend I will be at the SAQA Conference in Portland OR – Fiberlandia! Hopefully I will see many of you there! This morning I was very lucky to attend the dress rehearsal for the Boulder Philharmonic’s concert tonight, featuring … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Butterfly Oasis

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Luana

Is there anything more refreshing than a stroll in a lush Japanese flower garden? Is there anything more delightful than an Asian stylized Butterfly design? Yes! – when it is embellished with gold metallic details – and set in a … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Happy Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Luana

Happy Earth Day! Over the last year as I have traveled to a game reserve in South Africa, to the edge of the Arctic Circle in Canada, and to the Marine Sanctuaries of Hawaii, I have renewed my commitment to … Continue reading →

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May the Force Be With You!

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Luana

It’s a great weekend for Nerds and Geeks here in Denver, and everywhere, with the release of a new teaser trailer for the upcoming Star Wars Episode VII – The Force Awakens. (coming the end of this year.) Star Wars … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Pansy Passion

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Luana

Celebrate Spring with this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern – a delightful Garden Trellis set with gorgeous detailed Pansies. The artwork in the large Pansy panel, and the smaller allover Pansy floral, are so brilliant and detailed that they look … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Doggie Dreams

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Luana

One of the categories which is most popular (besides Cats) is the department full of Puppies and Dogs. We just can’t get enough fabrics depicting our canine companions. Cat prints tend to be more general, but dog fabrics are very … Continue reading →

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Proud Mama!

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Luana

I have to brag a little bit about our middle child Sam, who is 18 yrs old and graduating from high school next month. He plays saxophone in the jazz band at Boulder High, and applied to go to Music … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern – Wilderness Stars

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Luana

You’ll hear the whispering of the wind, the bubbling flow of the stream, and the hooting of the owl when you hang up this week’s exclusive eQuilter Free Pattern. Each block captures a stunningly detailed vignette of a woodland animal … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Blossom Bliss

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Luana

A dozen crab apple trees have burst into deep pink blooms in front of the eQuilter warehouse, and our parking lot is now bordered by a frothy wave of delicate blossoms. For two weeks out of every year, we enjoy … Continue reading →

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