Category Archives: Creativity

Goodbye Harvey

Once again, I must share the loss of a great friend, mentor, and longtime industry leader. Harvey Kaufman left us on February 23, and I’d like to share what was on the Robert Kaufman social media pages about the man … Continue reading

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Goodbye to another Friend and Mentor

We have lost another great leader in our industry – my friend and mentor – Harvey Kaufman. I will write more about him in my e-newsletter next Wednesday morning. For now, all of us at eQuilter send our deepest condolences … Continue reading

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Beauty from QuiltCon

Having just returned from QuiltCon in Raleigh North Carolina, I’d like to share the winner of the Viewers Choice Award…an absolutely gorgeous portrait. “Frances” by Jeanne Eileen GarciaHandwork CategoryDenver Metro Modern Quilt Guild Artist Statement:“Despite my occasional eye-rolling as a … Continue reading

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Hello from Raleigh North Carolina

Today I am writing to you before I get on the plane, having spent 3 days at QuiltCon, and as usual, I am tracking how ‘Modern Quilting’ is changing and growing. I will feature a quilt and write about the … Continue reading

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Goodbye to a Dear Friend and Mentor

A few days ago I learned that a dear friend and longtime mentor of mine, has died. My blog today is an appreciation for Connie Amaden-Crawford, who I met in 1980 as a fashion design student at FIDM in Los … Continue reading

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Happy Valentines Day!

Some of us celebrate Galentine’s Day on February 13.Some of us celebrate Valentine’s Day today on February 14.Some of us get to celebrate both! But the most important thing is to first love yourself, and yes, sometimes that involves fabric. … Continue reading

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Celebrate 250 Years

Since last year I’ve been urging our American customers to make quilts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. There are many possible themes for these quilts, which will pass into history and be studied and appreciated 50 … Continue reading

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We All Come Together at the Olympics

The QuiltCon Magazine is in stock now, and there is lots of fresh eye candy in this issue. Snap it up now for a preview of the show opening next week in Raleigh NC. If you see me there, be … Continue reading

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Cathedral Trees

Today I am sharing another favorite quilt from Road to California a couple weeks ago. This large scenic quilt was a real crowd-pleaser! There was always a group of admirers clustered around this beautiful piece, and I had to come … Continue reading

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Men’s Exhibit at RMQM

Last night I attended the opening of the 18th Biennial Men’s Exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden Colorado. This show is always wildly popular, and last night the opening reception was so packed, I could barely get … Continue reading

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