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Mom Would Be Proud
Today is Veterans Day, and Armistice Day, when we remember those who served their country. Our thanks to all of you who have contributed Quilts of Valor to veterans this weekend. Paul’s father was a WWII veteran so this day … Continue reading
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A Sad Week
Sometimes the news of the week is so blinding and incomprehensible, there are no words. My heart hurts. My head hurts. I just don’t understand how humans are capable of so much destruction in more than one place. The fact … Continue reading
Leah’s Fox and Hare
This week I am sharing another paper-pieced quilt from the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK. This very clever original quilt (Top-Center) highlights the story of the Fox and Hare, with a vertical mirror image featuring the fox on the … Continue reading
Kaffe & Kim in Roseville
Happy Fall, and Happy Birthday to Libras! I know many of you are fans of Australian pattern designer Kim McLean, who uses Kaffe Fassett Collective fabric to create her colorful contemporary “Album” applique quilts. I was delighted to see an … Continue reading
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Autumn Equinox – Fall is in the Air
Today is the Fall Equinox, when the length of the day and night are equal, before the days grow shorter and the nights are longer. Today is when the Sun crosses the celestial equator. As the Northern Hemisphere enters the … Continue reading
Alphabets – Old and New
If you missed my lecture on ‘Art and Activism’ last week, the recording is now online. It is one hour long, so grab a cup of tea or glass of wine along with a notepad because there are lots of … Continue reading
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When I Grow Up, I want to be….
It’s been a week since we brought home our new puppy. She is 10 weeks old and we are in the deep end of housetraining. We’ve named her Rosie, and she has bonded with our 7 yr old boy Leo. … Continue reading
A Peaceful Perspective
Today we were delighted to host the board meeting for the Colorado Quilt Council – the CQC. They are busy planning a yearly event (Quilt-a-Fair) and the future of quilting in our state. Isn’t it great to know we still … Continue reading
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Helping Morocco
We have a new baby in the house. Today we picked up our 9 week old little girl puppy. After losing our beloved 10 yr old Ruby, our other dog Leo was so sad, and we decided we need 2 … Continue reading
Wild Voices…Wild Places….Worth Saving
After a week in Alaska, and 10 days recovering from Covid, I am finally able to come downstairs and start to look at my Bear photos again. I wanted to share this photo, and the story of this moment. On … Continue reading
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