Category Archives: Creativity

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Having just returned from the Road to California quilt festival in Ontario California, I’d like to share this amazing dimensional piece of fiber art by Lys Axelson, who won the Outstanding Artistry award. I spoke to Lys on the phone … Continue reading →

I’ve just come home from the Road to California show today. It was a very quick trip, and I took a 5 am flight back, arriving in single digits and a light dusting of snow. The storm that glanced past … Continue reading →