Category Archives: Color

Rapturous Color

In my years of research out in the field, I have found that there are things that go together in the quilting world, like fabric, chocolate, and cats. Today is National Dark Chocolate Day, and that just might be an … Continue reading

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Not Afraid of Color

Today I say once again, step into my rainbow salon, where we are not afraid of color, and not afraid to take creative risks….which is the foundation of all creative genius. You my friends are the tribe of creative savants, … Continue reading

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Clothed in Gold & Warmed by the Sun

The Golden Hour, golden sunlight, sunflowers, golden wedding rings, smiley emojis, daffodils, butter, lemons, corn, dandelions, butterscotch, honey, bumblebees, pineapples, golden ale, cheddar cheese, goldfinches, golden eagles, bags of gold, gilded treasure, the Golden Fleece, the One Ring in LOTR, … Continue reading

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Free Quilt Pattern – Color Play

This psychedelic fantasy is a rainbow of color and movement, which may lead to Sixties music and expressive dancing. Our exclusive Free Quilt Pattern is inspired by this chromatic undulating wave that is captured in a digital-printed panel. Groovy Baby! … Continue reading

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A Celebration of Color

It is my last night here in England, and I am looking over all the photos I took in the last week. In addition to my time at the Festival of Quilts, I’ve spent a few days in the countryside … Continue reading

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A Celebration of Color

I am dashing off this note to you before I head to the airport for the Festival of Quilts (FOQ) at Birmingham in the UK. This is my first overseas trip since the Tokyo Quilt Festival in January 2020! I … Continue reading

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Santa Fe, Sunsets and Mustangs

I have just returned from a long weekend in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is a 7-8 hour drive from Boulder. (except when you take a side trip to Taos, or get caught in a monsoon rainstorm in the mountains, … Continue reading

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A Celebration of COLOR

ANNOUNCING THE “A CELEBRATION OF COLOR” 2022 WINNERS! Judged show offered cash prizes! HOUSTON—June 28, 2022—International Quilt Festival today announced the winners for the judged show that’s all about hues and shades, “A Celebration of Color.” This annual judged competition is … Continue reading

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Your Free Quilt Pattern – Into the Meadow

We hope that you had a lovely restful Mothers Day with loved ones, or perhaps in your sewing room….or both! For those days when you need a dose of Forest Bathing but just can’t get outside, we share this exclusive … Continue reading

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Cruising the Stash

REGISTER FOR THE SAQA TEXTILE TALKS HERE. Every once in awhile a fabric comes along that just totally blows me away. This 36″ x 44″ Geisha panel from Elizabeth Studio is one of them. We just got a shipment restocking … Continue reading

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