Category Archives: Music

Creative Nudge – New York New York

It has been a very exciting week so far! Monday I taped 2 segments on Quilting Arts TV with Susan Brubaker Knapp – on her very first day as the new host! The first segment was about the process of … Continue reading

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Creative Hero

I am inspired by creativity from many different mediums… not just quilting, not just fiber art, not just painting and drawing…. but also fashion, graphic design, cooking, and music. One of my creative heroes is musician Jake Shimabukuro, who is … Continue reading

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Creative Nudge – The Yin and Yang of Quilting

    Dear Fabric-Loving Friends, First of all, I want to wish you a beautiful Valentine's Day, full of fabric, chocolate, old movies, or whatever it is that makes your heart go pitty-pat! If your sweetie is at a loss … Continue reading

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Join us for a very special concert and benefit for Hurricane Sandy relief!

For our friends in Colorado – we are sponsoring a fabulous concert with some very special musicians – to benefit Hurricane Sandy victims. Thurs Nov 29 at The Academy, a historic building 2 blocks from Chautauqua Park. Hope to see … Continue reading

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Irish and Celtic Music

I've been picking out some Irish folk music for my trip to Ireland in a week. Here's what I loaded on my iPhone. Do you have any favorites to share? I am looking for Irish fiddle, flute, pennywhistle, accordian, harp … Continue reading

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A Song for Early December

*(Sung to the tune of "Let It Snow") Oh the shopping outside is frightfulBut the fabric is so delightfulAnd until this Log Cabin is built –Let me Quilt! Let me Quilt! Let me Quilt! My frog stitch is loudly rippingBut … Continue reading

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Musicians in the House

As you may have picked up, everyone at our house is a musician. We try to support local live performances because we want to support the arts for our children’s future. It is not only music that is best appreciated … Continue reading

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