Category Archives: Creativity

Spooky & Magical

Ever since we opened eQuilter in March 1999, it has become more obvious every year, that some of you are year-round collectors of Halloween-themed fabrics. I guess you could say it is the flip side of the coin, compared to … Continue reading

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Mark Your Calendars

As I have mentioned before, our house is full of dogs and cats. This week we are coming to terms with the fact that our 2 yr old Rosie is going to be a special needs doggie. Our boy Leo … Continue reading

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Arizona Sunset

Ten days ago I was in Tucson at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum for the Camouflage exhibit reception. It was a super fast trip because I have too many pots on the stove (so to speak) right now, but it … Continue reading

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Last Weekend of Summer

Congratulations to all the big winners in the Houston Quilt Festival, which were announced last Monday. Caryl Bryer-Fallert Gentry was the winner of the eQuilter Master Award, and Ricky Tims won Best of Show. I look forward to seeing all … Continue reading

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Attention: Crazy Cat Ladies

We are very aware that many of you are dedicated Crazy Cat Ladies (and Lads), with kitty assistants lolling across your current quilt projects on your sewing machines. Yes many of you are dog lovers as well, but this is … Continue reading

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Houston Awards Announced on Monday

As this email goes out, I’ll be flying home from Tucson Arizona. My butterfly quilt – “Uncompahgre Fritillary” – is in the SAQA Camouflage exhibit at the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum through September 28. I’ve put up several batches of … Continue reading

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Blessings of the Goddess

Today I bring you another quilt from the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, UK. This one is by an artist I know very well – Galla Grotto. Over the last several years her stylized elegant portraits of women, have earned … Continue reading

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Buy Grandma a Book Today

Sunday September 7 is Grandparents Day, and Buy a Book Day. If that gives you an excuse to buy a new book today, we have a delightful smorgasbord of creative titles in stock right now…for your Autumn reading pleasure. If … Continue reading

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Ukrainian Folk Hero

Today I bring you another quilt from the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, UK. This is the central panel from a huge textile mural that was on display from the Ukrainian Quilters Association. I have posted a big batch of … Continue reading

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Ready or Not….Pumpkin Spice

It is Labor Day weekend here in the US…what many consider the end of summer. Last week Starbucks announced the seasonal return of Pumpkin Spice. Despite the chaos in the world, the seasons continue to change, and those of us … Continue reading

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