Category Archives: Mentoring

Prayers for Libby

Many of you have already heard that one of the icons and founding mothers of our industry – Libby Lehman – is in the hospital after having an aneurysm last week. She was feeling ill in Paducah, and this occurred … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Just Add Sprinkles

Happy May Day!It is snowing again in Colorado. As I mentioned in my Saturday newsletter, I had to leave Santa Fe on Friday, to go home for an emergency root canal…so I can't report to you on the SAQA conference … Continue reading

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Supporting the Richness of our Quilting Organizations

Happy Quilting Day, Happy Pi Day, and Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Lately I've been working with board members of various organizations, brainstorming how to raise funds so they can upgrade equipment, attract new members, and thrive without constant financial stress. … Continue reading

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SAQA Fundraiser

One of the best things about my "job" is that I have the opportunity to help others. In addition to our fundraising through our charity program (2% of sales go to charity – over $1 million raised so far!) we … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – Africa, Quilters and Rocket Scientists

On Memorial Day I had a wonderful opportunity to learn more about how our eQuilter charity dollars are being used to help orphans in Rwanda, Africa. Through the Houston NASA (astronauts and rocket scientists!) and CU Boulder chapters of Engineers … Continue reading

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Newsletter Message – Creative Mentoring

This was originally posted June 12, 2010 COLOR is a Trend. Did you know that? It used to be that household appliances could only come in black, white or metal color. Now color is used to market everything from espresso … Continue reading

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