Category Archives: Creativity

After 20 years, I returned to Art Quilt Tahoe this week. It is at a beautiful waterfront Presbyterian retreat center, and they take such good care of everyone. Many thanks to Judy and the crew for a wonderful experience. It … Continue reading →

For those of you in the US on Daylight Savings Time, tonight you can turn back your clock when you go to bed, and get an extra hour of sleep. Yay! Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, … Continue reading →

Friday night I attended the opening of Linda Anderson’s solo show at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden Colorado. Her painted figures and exquisite machine quilting was so impressive. This huge piece above was shown for this first time … Continue reading →

Last night I was delighted to attend the opening reception for Bonnie Murphy and Linda Anderson at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. I was not familiar with Bonnie’s work, but her quilts in the main gallery are delightful pieces using … Continue reading →

Today I am sharing another one of my favorite art quilts from the Houston Intl Quilt Festival. For many years…decades!… we have marveled at the skill of Japanese quilters, but lately there is a wave of talent coming from Asia … Continue reading →

Check out this absolutely *gorgeous* new quilt backing from our exclusive Rubin Design Studio. This will make a truly exciting quilt for your next big project! Personally, I’d love to make curtains from this watercolor stripe. Many of you creative … Continue reading →

My head is swirling with all the colors and inspiration seen at the International Quilt Festival in Houston this last weekend. I have just come home, and I am organizing my photos, making notes about my meetings, and starting to … Continue reading →

Tonight I am writing to you from the International Quilt Festival in Houston Texas. Attendance seems to be up, and there have been many joyful reunions and celebrations. A lot of the people we have not seen for many years, … Continue reading →

Early Wednesday I am heading to the airport, and I am just hoping that I can get to Houston. Denver Airport is experiencing delays due to a lack of air traffic controllers. Gulp. Hopefully I can get home Sunday as … Continue reading →

The last few days I have been thinking about the contribution that Dr Jane Goodall made to the world, reflecting on how I can take a piece of her legacy and carry it forward. She was a visionary humanitarian, and … Continue reading →