Category Archives: Activism

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

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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

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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

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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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Happy Labor Day Weekend!

We hope you are enjoying the unofficial end of Summer, and maybe even sneaking in some sewing time over the long weekend. This week I am just over the moon with the Paris Panel and Poppy collection that we are … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Sea Turtle Beach

Go Baby, Go! This fabulous Free Quilt Design captures that breathtaking magical moment as baby turtles are scrambling to the water and taking their first swim, to life in the wild. The artist has included colorful seashells, coral, and cool … Continue reading

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Foxy Babies

As you probably know I have recently returned from Bear Camp in a remote area of Alaska. Unfortunately the day I got home I had symptoms and then tested positive for Covid. After all this time, it finally got me … Continue reading

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Happy National Dog Day!

I’ve just come home from my trip to Alaska, photographing the Brown Bears (Coastal Grizzly Bears) and also visiting with the Homer Quilt Guild. I had a fantastic time in Bear Camp, and besides amazing viewing of the bears, it … Continue reading

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