Category Archives: Art

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Luana

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!

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Luana

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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Free Quilt Pattern – Mystic Owl

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Luana

Our best-selling all-knowing Cosmic Owl panel is back in stock for this week’s Free Quilt Pattern. The powerful image captures the magic and wisdom of this nocturnal raptor, in vivid kaleidoscopic colors and ornate embellishments. To make this 71″ wide … Continue reading →

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Alice’s Butterflies

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Luana

“Happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase it, the more it will evade you, but if you notice the other things around you, it will gently come and sit on your shoulder.” ? Henry David Thoreau Sunday I … Continue reading →

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International Quilt Museum arrival

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Luana

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

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Luana

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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Chillin’ with St Nick

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Luana

It is going to hit 95 degrees this week, which seems like a good time to talk about chilly Winter scenes and holiday fabrics. We just literally got this new exclusive panel in Tuesday, with St Nicholas and arctic animals … Continue reading →

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World Ocean Day

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Luana

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

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Luana

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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Alexander Henry – An Appreciation

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Luana

A week ago we learned that we have lost Marc DeLeon, the president and patriarch of Alexander Henry Fabrics. His daughter and son – Nicole and Phillip – have been the artist-illustrators for the company for years. We’ve watched each … Continue reading →

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