Inspiration is everywhere if you pay attention. Last time I upgraded my smart phone (a couple years ago) I made the camera my top priority, and I’ve been reaping the benefits ever since. Wherever I go, when I see something beautiful or inspiring, I whip out the phone to take images.
This weekend I went to visit my local nursery, and they had a Colorado Dahlia Society Show and Contest out in the greenhouse! I was taking closeup photos of these exquisite hybrid blooms when the Dahlia Docent sidled up to me and said “So…are you a grower?”
“No, not Dahlias” I admitted. “I come to photograph your gorgeous flowers. I am more of a perennial kind of gal.”
I continued with my photo sweep, and someone else came up next to me…”So…are you a grower?”
By the time the 4th person asked me this, I was starting to wonder what was happening. Do I look like a Dahlia Gardener? When I told them I was more like a Dahlia-Slayer, their eyes glazed over. I will let them grow the Dahlias, and I will take the photos. These extraordinary blossoms are luxurious mandalas of opulent color, teasing us with their secret hints of color hidden inside unfolding petals. They obviously deserve care from a Dahlia Diva or Dahlia Domo.
Here are some digital printed fabrics from our exclusive collection, with Dahlias I photographed a few years ago. Jeanie’s “Dream Big” Digital Dahlias have been a runaway best-seller in the last year. Dahlias are floral fireworks that celebrate the late days of summer, making us gasp at their symmetry and perfection.
sharing your Passion for Fabric…
Luana and Paul
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eQuilter Classroom & Event Calendar:
September ?? – Moving to our New Building
Sept 14-19 – Betty Busby FRCQ workshops @ eQuilter
Oct 6-7 – MJ Kinman Gemstone Quilt workshop @ eQuilter – Register Now!
Dec 2 – Victoria Findlay Wolfe CQC workshop @ eQuilter
Luana’s Travel Calendar:
Sept 6-12 – CMG – Wash DC, QA TV – Cleveland
Nov 2-8 – Houston Quilt Market/Festival
(Nov 8 – Love Your Mother Awards @ Teachers Luncheon)
Nov 13-19, 2018 – POLAR BEAR Tour
Dec 23 – Jan 4 – China
