Category Archives: Activism

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

The Olympics are always so inspiring to me, giving us 2 precious weeks to see people come together from around the world to compete peacefully. Did you watch the opening ceremonies last night? Some of my favorite moments included French … Continue reading

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Stay Cool & Keep Sewing!

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 … Continue reading

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International Quilt Museum arrival

Yesterday, after a 4.5 hour delay at the Denver Airport, I flew to Lincoln Nebraska to attend an event at the International Quilt Museum this weekend. One thing that never ceases to amaze me is that when you gather with … Continue reading

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Carbuncles from Canada

Today I am sharing the Best of Show from Quilt Canada in Edmonton last week: “Weir Fishing” by Debora Barlow, Saskatoon This wildlife scenic quilt was inspired by a photo by Jeff Lyons, who gave Debora permission to use his … Continue reading

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World Ocean Day

It’s “Thunder-Boomer” season here in Colorado, which means we have storm clouds rolling over the mountains onto the plains most afternoons, and then they turn into thunderstorms with rain and often hail as they travel out across Eastern Colorado. Our … Continue reading

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Love Rainbows? – June is Pride Month

HAPPY JUNE! We kick off Pride Month with a special curated collection of Rainbows and LGBTQ-themed products. We celebrate and support our LGBTQ staff, friends and family this month, and every day! I hope you love this new collection of … Continue reading

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May 18 – Endangered Species Day

This time of year the avid birdwatchers are out with their binoculars and walking sticks here in Colorado. We are seeing migrating birds expanding beyond their traditional ranges, due to changes in habitat and food sources. We know that many … Continue reading

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No Expectations

I come from a family of artists and musicians, but there is also a branch of avid photographers. My maternal grandfather was a camera nut who was constantly taking photos and slides. When my grandparents came to visit, after a … Continue reading

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

Here in Colorado our crab-apple trees are in full bloom, the snow has turned to rain, and we are dreaming of sun-drenched gardens. The last freeze date is usually around Mothers Day, but it seems to be creeping a little … Continue reading

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Windy Weekend

We are in the middle of a windstorm here in Boulder, with gusts up to 100 mph which is a little nerve-wracking. This is exactly the kind of weather we had a couple years ago when a fire swept into … Continue reading

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