Category Archives: Quilts

The Power of Purple

Thank you for supporting our family-owned business.Together, with your help, we have raised over $2 million to help those in need. A little less than 20 years ago, on election night, I was at the awards ceremony in Houston. Outside … Continue reading

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March is Here and Springtime is Just Around the Corner

It is a warm and windy day here in Boulder, and we have so much to look forward to in the next few weeks! Our 25th anniversary is on March 10, and the first day of Spring is on the … Continue reading

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QuiltCon Adventures

As you read this, I am flying home from QuiltCon in Raleigh NC. It has been a very juicy trip. I was honored to be invited to Hollis Chatelain’s home and studio. I had dinner with Marianne Fons, her daughter … Continue reading

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Sippin’ Kitties at QuiltCon

Well, I am off to the airport early Wednesday morning, on my way to Raleigh North Carolina for QuiltCon. eQuilter is a Gold Sponsor and so I’ll be at the Award Ceremony Weds evening to give out prizes in two … Continue reading

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Modern Creativity & Egyptian Revival

Last night we had a few inches of snow before I left the office which caught me by surprise. As I drove home in the dark, squinting through the icy windshield to the dark road, I realized that my headlights … Continue reading

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I’ve Got a Notion….

Bet you didn’t know that I worked as a personal shopper to the rich and famous in Beverly Hills, to put myself through design school in Los Angeles. Yes, I was a specialty sales person at Joseph Magnin, first in … Continue reading

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Year of the Dragon

Chinese New Year has been a special holiday in our house for a long time – because our daughter was adopted from China – and I used to live in Hong Kong. Paul’s family lived in Hawaii and we often … Continue reading

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Happy February!

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, perhaps you are whipping up a crafty confection this week for the object of your affections. Sometimes an embellished stitched handmade card is most appreciated by a significant other. However, if you wish … Continue reading

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From Palm Springs to Paradise

Friday night I was delighted to attend the opening reception of the Biennial Men’s Exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum (RMQM) in Golden. I had to go back on Monday to photograph the show, because the party was so … Continue reading

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Out and About

With our sub-zero storm in the rearview mirror, I got out for a couple fun activities in the last 24 hours. Friday night was the opening reception of the Men’s Quilt exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden. … Continue reading

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